Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Per Diem)

CHRISTUS Health; Winnsboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critical and chronic patients, including neonates and pediatrics, under physician direction. The role includes patient assessments, care plans, and a range of respiratory procedures across the hospital.

Responsibilities cover ventilator management, airway support, aerosolized medications, oxygen delivery, and diagnostic tasks such as chest imaging and blood gas analysis, with opportunities to lead shifts and

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White)
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator setup and operation
• Oxygen delivery and monitoring
• Chest film analysis
• Blood gas collection and analysis
• EKG analysis
• Accurate and complete documentation
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Oxygen delivery

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critical and chronic patients, including neonates and pediatrics, under physician direction. The role includes patient assessments, care plans, and a range of respiratory procedures across the hospital.

Responsibilities cover ventilator management, airway support, aerosolized medications, oxygen delivery, and diagnostic tasks such as chest imaging and blood gas analysis, with opportunities to lead shifts and