Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides critical pulmonary care to patients across all age groups, performing respiratory therapy procedures and assessments under physician supervision. Responsibilities include emergency airway management, ventilator operation, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic testing, with potential leadership roles during shifts. The role requires specific licensure and certifications, along with experience in respiratory care within a hospital setting.

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 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 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);

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 2 – 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RCP License in the state of employment required
• BLS required
• CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

respiratory therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, airway management, oxygen therapy, respiratory care plan, blood gas analysis, respiratory therapy procedures, critical care, RCP license

Client-provided location(s): Alexandria, LA

Job ID: 5486766703

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-11T00:00:00