Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Airway

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, implement respiratory care plans, and support ventilator management and airway procedures in a hospital setting.

The role requires an active RCP license in the state, BLS, and NBRC CRT certification. Schedule is 7AM–7PM, full-time, with exposure to critical and non-critical cases across age groups.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory care practitioner in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• NBRC CRT certification or equivalent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and Code Blue/White events as needed.
• Manage airway devices including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Operate ventilators and deliver aerosolized medications.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis with accurate documentation.
• Support CAP and JC inspections and lead as shift leader when assigned.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

RCP License (state)

BLS

NBRC CRT certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Blood gas analysis

Oxygen delivery devices

Job description

Christus Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, implement respiratory care plans, and support ventilator management and airway procedures in a hospital setting.

The role requires an active RCP license in the state, BLS, and NBRC CRT certification. Schedule is 7AM–7PM, full-time, with exposure to critical and non-critical cases across age groups.