Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, and diagnostic procedures across hospital units.

The position supports night shifts (7PM–7AM) and a part-time schedule. Requirements include NBRT/ RRT certification, BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Excellent documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required
• BLS certification required
• RRT NBRC certification required
• ACLS and NRP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) as part of care team
• Manage airways including suctioning and device maintenance
• Provide aerosolized drug delivery and ventilator management
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis and document findings
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and assist in CAP/JC surveys
• Transport duties and advanced practice skills as needed

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Documentation

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Education

RRT NBRC certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, and diagnostic procedures across hospital units.

The position supports night shifts (7PM–7AM) and a part-time schedule. Requirements include NBRT/ RRT certification, BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Excellent documentation and teamwork are essential.