Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - 3x12s, Full-Time

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for pediatric and adult patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and carry out respiratory procedures across hospital units.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy, blood gas collection, EKG analysis, and accurate documentation.

Formación

• State licensure as RT/RCP and NBRC RRT certification.
• BLS certification required for all patient care.
• 1–3 years of experience in respiratory care preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) and provide rapid assessment.
• Manage airways including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Operate and monitor ventilators; administer aerosolized medications.
• Deliver oxygen therapy and monitor patient response.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection/analysis and EKG analysis.
• Maintain thorough documentation and equipment stocking.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys and team leadership as assigned.
• May serve as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Support pulmonary function testing and nocturnal SpO2 evaluation as needed.

Educación

RT or RCP License in state of employment required

BLS required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Descripción del empleo

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for pediatric and adult patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and carry out respiratory procedures across hospital units.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy, blood gas collection, EKG analysis, and accurate documentation.