Night Shift RRT: Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 7PM-7AM shifts to provide comprehensive pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, and diagnostic support within a hospital setting.

The role requires RT or RCP licensure in the state, BLS, and NBRC-credentialed RRT, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue and White)
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator management and setup
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs
• Oxygen delivery and monitoring
• Blood gas collection and analysis
• EKG analysis
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Blood gas analysis

EKG analysis

Patient assessment

Education

RT License (state)

BLS

RRT NBRC

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 7PM-7AM shifts to provide comprehensive pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, and diagnostic support within a hospital setting.

The role requires RT or RCP licensure in the state, BLS, and NBRC-credentialed RRT, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.