Certified Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy - Part Time

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures under physician supervision, with emphasis on assessments and care plans.

Requirements include an RCP license, BLS, and NBRC CRT certification. The role features multiple shifts, part-time hours, and on-site work in a hospital setting, with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• RCP license in the state of employment is required.
• BLS certification required.
• CRT through NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Ventilator management: setup and operation.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs; oxygen delivery and monitoring.
• Accurate documentation and data entry; participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Education

RCP License (state of employment)

BLS certification

CRT NBRC certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Ventilator

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.

Education & Skills

Position Requirements:

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Part Time