[Only 24h Left] Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Responsible for the pulmonary care of
critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and
neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal
supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes
respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic
respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. - Include, but are not limited to: - Emergency
(Code Blue and White) response; - Airway management including
nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; - Delivery of aerosolized
drugs; - Ventilator management (i. e. setup and operation); - Oral
hygiene; - Airway retaining device placement and maintenance; -
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
- Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; - Chest film
analysis; - Bloodgas collection and analysis; - EKG analysis; -
Accurate and complete documentation; - Cleaning and stocking of
equipment and supplies as necessary; - Participate in CAP and JC
surveys. - RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the
capacity of Team Leader - Advanced practice skills may include: -
Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
- Pulmonary Function Testing; - Bronchoscopy assist; - Hemodynamic
Monitoring; - Waveform analysis; - Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation
(Desaturation Studies); - Polysomnography; - Transport duties. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills - See licensure and/or certification
requirements Experience - 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - RT or RCP License in
state of employment required - BLS required - Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Work Schedule: Varies
Work Type: Full Time
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