Night Shift RRT: Critical Care Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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 perform assessments and implement respiratory care plans across the hospital setting.

The role includes emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, and various diagnostic procedures within a hospital environment. Requires state license and relevant certifications; shift is 6PM–6AM.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in the state of employment required.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in pulmonary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White) participation.
• Airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Ventilator management and setup.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Pulmonary function testing and related procedures.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• ECG analysis and documentation.
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment; participation in CAP/JC surveys.

Skills

Leadership

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments and implement respiratory care plans across the hospital setting.

The role includes emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, and various diagnostic procedures within a hospital environment. Requires state license and relevant certifications; shift is 6PM–6AM.