**Description** _**Summary:**_Provides respiratory care procedures under medical direction specificallyfocused on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnosticevaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies andabnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention ofthe development of these deficiencies. Therapy includes but is not limited toapplication and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) andenvironmental control systems; mechanical ventilatory support; artificialairway care; bronchopulmonary hygiene; pharmacological agents related torespiratory care procedures; basic hemodynamic cardiovascular supportappropriate to ages served: primarily adults 18 – 65 or geriatric patient'sages over 65. May also include care for infant age 0 – 1 year, child ages 1 –12 or adolescent ages 13 – 17 years. Care is provided within an assigned unitof the hospital, in accordance with accepted clinical practices andestablished policies and procedures. The focus of patient and family educationactivities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy andself-help. Works with other disciplines to ensure a collaborative approach tothe care of the patient. May have other duties assigned as required.CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospitalserving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includesorthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery,comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery,vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight LossInstitute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts anOutpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses ourCHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa RosaFamily Health Center._**Responsibilities:**_ * Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. * Include, but are not limited to: * 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. * 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); * Collects data and research for Manager Director when required. * Performs charge capture of disposables. * Processes order requests to maintain adequate supply levels. * Monitors par levels of supplies for consistent levels. * Inventories supplies & disperses same. * Transport Therapist for NICU at South campus. * Reports all safety and quality concerns to Manager. * Serves as liaison for department to medical staff, nursing staff and other departments.**_Job Requirements:_** **EducationSkills** * See licensure andor certification requirements**Experience** * 3-4 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 * Current ACLS certification required * Current PALS certification required * Current NRP certification required **_Work Schedule:_** Varies**_Work Type:_ **Full Time **EEO is the law - click below for more information:**We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you wouldlike to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or needassistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844)257-6925.