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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

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 suppo...