Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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, establish care plans, and execute respiratory therapy procedures across hospital units.

The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of aerosolized meds, with a focus on patient safety and quality care during the 7PM–7AM shifts. Per diem as needed, on-site in Texas.

Qualifications

• Valid RT license in the state of employment
• BLS certification required
• RRT credential NBRC required

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Deliver aerosolized drugs and manage airway support devices.
• Ventilator setup and operation; monitor patient response and adjust settings.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis; analyze EKG data as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in CAP/JC surveys.

Skills

Airway suctioning

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Emergency response

Education

RT License (state of employment)

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

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, establish care plans, and execute respiratory therapy procedures across hospital units.

The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of aerosolized meds, with a focus on patient safety and quality care during the 7PM–7AM shifts. Per diem as needed, on-site in Texas.