Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician direction with minimal supervision.

You will perform assessments, implement respiratory care plans, manage ventilators, administer aerosols, monitor blood gases, and ensure accurate documentation.

The role includes shift leadership as needed and participation in inspections, with a 7 PM to 7 AM schedule and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT in Louisiana with NBRC RRT credential.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response readiness (Code Blue/White).
• Ventilator management and airway support.
• Delivery of aerosolized medications.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• Accurate documentation; CAP/JC readiness; potential shift leadership.

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician direction with minimal supervision.

You will perform assessments, implement respiratory care plans, manage ventilators, administer aerosols, monitor blood gases, and ensure accurate documentation.

The role includes shift leadership as needed and participation in inspections, with a 7 PM to 7 AM schedule and full-time employment.