Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — 12-Hour Shifts

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Assessments, care plans, and essential respiratory therapies across hospital units will be performed.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, active RT license in Texas, BLS, and NBRC RRT certification. The position involves ventilator management, airway support, and teamwork to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• NBRC RRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White) as needed.
• Airway management incl. nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator setup and operation.
• Oral hygiene maintenance.
• Airway device management incl. BiPAP/CPAP.
• Oxygen delivery devices and monitoring.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Aerosolized drug delivery

Blood gas analysis

ECG analysis

Documentation

Education

RT/RCP license

BLS certification

NBRC RRT certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Assessments, care plans, and essential respiratory therapies across hospital units will be performed.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, active RT license in Texas, BLS, and NBRC RRT certification. The position involves ventilator management, airway support, and teamwork to ensure patient safety and outcomes.