Night Shift RRT: Critical Care & Ventilator Expert

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide skilled care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of therapies across the hospital.

The role requires RRT credential, state license, and BLS certification, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Shift is 7PM–7AM, full‑time, on site.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care assessments and institute care plans.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor patient response.
• Manage ventilator settings and airway equipment.
• Perform airway suctioning and oxygen delivery.
• Collect and analyze blood gases.
• Document accurately and timely.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

ECG analysis

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

BLS certification

RT/RCP license in state of employment

Job description

CHRISTUS Children's seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide skilled care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of therapies across the hospital.

The role requires RRT credential, state license, and BLS certification, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Shift is 7PM–7AM, full‑time, on site.