Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, ventilator management, aerosolized therapies, and diagnostic procedures across hospital areas.

Required licensure (RT/RCP) with NBRC certification, BLS, and current ACLS/PALS. Shift: 6PM–6AM, Full Time; location in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Experience: 1–3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator setup and operation
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs and oxygen therapy
• Perform chest film analysis and blood gas collection/analysis
• EKG analysis and accurate documentation
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys and ensure equipment readiness

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Documentation

Emergency response

Vital signs monitoring

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS

RRT NBRC

ACLS

PALS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, ventilator management, aerosolized therapies, and diagnostic procedures across hospital areas.

Required licensure (RT/RCP) with NBRC certification, BLS, and current ACLS/PALS. Shift: 6PM–6AM, Full Time; location in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Experience: 1–3 years preferred.