Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Lead in Patient Care

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess patients and implement respiratory care plans across critical and non-critical settings.

The role includes airway management, ventilator setup and operation, and delivering aerosolized therapies, with a focus on accurate documentation and teamwork in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) and support patient airway management.
• Administer aerosolized medications and manage ventilators.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis; document accurately and completely.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys and maintain equipment & supplies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator Management

Airway Management

Emergency Response

Patient Assessment

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS Certification

RRT NBRC Certified

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess patients and implement respiratory care plans across critical and non-critical settings.

The role includes airway management, ventilator setup and operation, and delivering aerosolized therapies, with a focus on accurate documentation and teamwork in a hospital environment.