Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem (RRT)

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary care for adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The role involves patient assessments and implementing care plans under physician supervision across hospital units.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosolized meds, blood gas analysis, EKG interpretation, and documentation. Licensure in state of employment with BLS, NBRC-RRT, and ACLS is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RT licensure and/or NBRC certification requirements
• BLS certification required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• ACLS certification required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred
• PRN/per diem schedule availability

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Emergency (Code Blue/White) response; airway management incl. suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs; ventilator setup and operation.
• Oxygen delivery devices; respiratory therapy monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis; EKG analysis.
• Documentation accuracy; equipment cleaning and stocking.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys; potential shift leader roles.
• Transport duties; advanced practice skills may include Pulmonary Function Testing.

Education

RT licensure and certifications

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary care for adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The role involves patient assessments and implementing care plans under physician supervision across hospital units.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosolized meds, blood gas analysis, EKG interpretation, and documentation. Licensure in state of employment with BLS, NBRC-RRT, and ACLS is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.