Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 assess patients and implement respiratory care plans, deliver medications, manage ventilators, and support emergency responses.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, state license, and BLS; 1–3 years experience preferred. 7PM–7AM full-time shift; collaboration with CAP and JC surveys is expected.

Qualifications

• NBRC RRT certification is required.
• BLS certification required; NBRC license enforcment per state.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency (Code Blue/White) events.
• Manage airway including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Deliver aerosolized medications.
• Ventilator management: setup and operation.
• Perform oxygen therapy and monitor therapies.
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys; may serve as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Accurate documentation of patient care and procedures.
• Stock and clean equipment as needed.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis; EKG analysis.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

ECG analysis

Code response

Documentation

Education

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

State license required

Tools

BiPAP devices

CPAP devices

Ventilators

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess patients and implement respiratory care plans, deliver medications, manage ventilators, and support emergency responses.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, state license, and BLS; 1–3 years experience preferred. 7PM–7AM full-time shift; collaboration with CAP and JC surveys is expected.