Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform airway management, ventilator support and deliver aerosolized medications as part of a comprehensive care team.

Responsibilities include oxygen delivery, blood gas collection and analysis, EKG/respiratory monitoring, and meticulous charting.

Qualifications

• RCP license in the state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.
• CRT through NBRC required.
• 2–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Manage airway including suctioning and BiPAP/CPAP devices.
• Operate ventilators and deliver aerosolized medications.
• Collect and analyze blood gases; document findings.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys; ensure accurate records.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Accurate documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

RCP License

BLS

NBRC CRT

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform airway management, ventilator support and deliver aerosolized medications as part of a comprehensive care team.

Responsibilities include oxygen delivery, blood gas collection and analysis, EKG/respiratory monitoring, and meticulous charting.