Per Diem Nightshift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a per diem night shift (6PM–6AM). You will provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision, perform assessments and implement care plans, and participate in equipment maintenance and CAP/JC processes.

Requirements include NBRC-registered RRT, Texas licensure, BLS certification, and 1–3 years of clinical experience.

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

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) per OneCHRISTUS competencies
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs; ventilator management
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; blood gas analysis; EKG analysis
• Documentation, cleaning and stocking of equipment, participate in CAP and JC surveys
• Transport duties and potential leadership as shift/team lead

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a per diem night shift (6PM–6AM). You will provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision, perform assessments and implement care plans, and participate in equipment maintenance and CAP/JC processes.

Requirements include NBRC-registered RRT, Texas licensure, BLS certification, and 1–3 years of clinical experience.