Per Diem Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Jobtome; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients across critical and non-critical settings. The role includes airway management, ventilator support, aerosolized medications, and routine diagnostics under physician supervision.

Per diem shifts are available across multiple units. Candidates should have RRT licensure, BLS, and NBRC credentials, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in state of employment.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS required; NBRC certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Ventilator management (setup and operation).
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Transport duties.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Critical care

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

RRT license (NBRC)

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients across critical and non-critical settings. The role includes airway management, ventilator support, aerosolized medications, and routine diagnostics under physician supervision.

Per diem shifts are available across multiple units. Candidates should have RRT licensure, BLS, and NBRC credentials, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.