Certified Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy - Part Time

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves ventilator management, airway support, and delivering prescribed therapies under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates will have an RCP license, BLS, NBRC CRT, and current ACLS/PALS certifications, with 2–3 years of experience preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• RCP license and NBRC credentials required.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certificates required.
• 2–3 years of relevant respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls (Code Blue/White) as needed.
• Perform airway management and suctioning procedures.
• Set up and operate ventilators for patients of all ages.
• Deliver aerosolized medications as prescribed.
• Collect and analyze blood gases for patient care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation of care and procedures.
• Support CAP and JC survey readiness and compliance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Oxygen delivery

ECG analysis

Documentation

Education

RCP License

BLS

NBRC CRT

Tools

BiPAP/CPAP devices

INO/HeO2 management

Job 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

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.

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Part Time