Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform ventilator management, airway procedures, aerosolized meds, and thorough documentation in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include emergency response, EKG analysis, oxygen therapy, CAP/JC readiness, and collaboration with the care team. Shift: 7PM–7AM; Full Time, on-site at a CHRISTUS Health facility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist per state requirements.
• BLS certification required.
• CRT through NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision.
• Perform airway management, including suctioning and endotracheal/nasal procedures.
• Administer aerosolized medications and ventilator management.
• Document patient progress and care plans accurately.
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys and ensure equipment is clean and stocked.

Education

RCP License (state)

BLS Certification

NBRC CRT Certification

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 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);
  
  
  
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:
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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time