Crt, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therarpy

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

Description Summary

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
• Delivery of aerosolizeddrugs;
• 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 devicesand 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 serve in the capacity of Team Leader.

Advanced practice skills

• Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
• Pulmonary Function Testing;
• Bronchoscopy assist;
• Hemodynamic Monitoring;
• Waveform analysis;
• Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);

Job Requirements

Education/Skills See licensure and/or certification requirements Experience 2 – 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RCP License in the state of employment required BLS required CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Full Time