Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves ventilator management, airway support, and delivering prescribed therapies under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates will have an RCP license, BLS, NBRC CRT, and current ACLS/PALS certifications, with 2–3 years of experience preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• RCP license and NBRC credentials required.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certificates required.
• 2–3 years of relevant respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Respond to emergency calls (Code Blue/White) as needed.
• Perform airway management and suctioning procedures.
• Set up and operate ventilators for patients of all ages.
• Deliver aerosolized medications as prescribed.
• Collect and analyze blood gases for patient care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation of care and procedures.
• Support CAP and JC survey readiness and compliance.

Connaissances

Ventilator management

Airway management

Oxygen delivery

ECG analysis

Documentation

Formation

RCP License

BLS

NBRC CRT

Outils

BiPAP/CPAP devices

INO/HeO2 management

Description du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves ventilator management, airway support, and delivering prescribed therapies under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates will have an RCP license, BLS, NBRC CRT, and current ACLS/PALS certifications, with 2–3 years of experience preferred. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice.