Critical Care Respiratory Therapist Ventilator Specialist

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX, seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes assessments and implementing respiratory care plans, and delivering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across the hospital.

You will work 7AM-7PM, full-time, and collaborate with CAP/JC surveys and shift leadership responsibilities; required licensure and BLS/RRT NBRC credentials are emphasized.

Qualifications

• State license as RT or RCP required.
• BLS certification required.
• NBRC RRT certification required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response.
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation).
• Oral hygiene.
• Airway retaining device placement and maintenance.
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Chest film analysis.
• Bloodgas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Advanced practice skills may include: Pulmonary Function Testing; Bronchoscopy assist; Hemodynamic Monitoring.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway suctioning

Oxygen delivery

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

BLS

RRT NBRC

Tools

BiPAP/CPAP devices

Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulse oximetry

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX, seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes assessments and implementing respiratory care plans, and delivering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across the hospital.

You will work 7AM-7PM, full-time, and collaborate with CAP/JC surveys and shift leadership responsibilities; required licensure and BLS/RRT NBRC credentials are emphasized.