Per Diem RRT - Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Role includes assessing patients and implementing respiratory care plans, with responsibilities across emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures.

The position requires RT or RCP licensure in the state of employment, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Emergency response to Code Blue and White
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs
• Ventilator management (setup and operation)
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring
• Chest film analysis
• Blood gas collection and analysis
• EKG analysis
• Accurate and complete documentation
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys
• Shift Leader or Team Leader responsibilities may apply

Skills

BLS

RT License

RRT NBRC

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Role includes assessing patients and implementing respiratory care plans, with responsibilities across emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures.

The position requires RT or RCP licensure in the state of employment, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS.