Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, aerosolized medications, and accurate documentation.

The role requires an RCP license, BLS, NBRC CRT certification, and 2–3 years of experience preferred; schedule is 7 AM to 7 PM, full-time. This position emphasizes patient assessment and participation in CAP/JC surveys.

Qualifications

• RRT license or current state licensure as Respiratory Therapist is required.
• 2–3 years of experience preferred in respiratory care.
• BLS certification required; NBRC CRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Emergency response (Code Blue and White).
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management (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 Team Leader.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

RCP License (state of employment) required

BLS required

NBRC CRT required

Job description

Description

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

• 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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time