Job Description
DescriptionThis position is for our new CHRISTUS West facility that will open in March of
2025!
-Upon hire you will train at CHRISTUS facilities in Beaumont and Mid County until the
facility opens up.
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 LeaderAdvanced 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:
TBD
Work
Type:
Full Time
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Location: 6025 Metropolitan DriveBeaumont, Texas 77706
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.