PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care Support

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess, implement respiratory care plans, and perform a range of procedures across hospital areas.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosolized therapies, oxygen delivery, and related diagnostics, with opportunities for leadership roles and involvement in accreditation surveys.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in the state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White) as part of the team.
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs to patients.
• Ventilator setup and operation.
• Oral hygiene during care.
• Airway device placement and maintenance.
• BiPAP/CPAP device management.
• Oxygen delivery devices and monitoring.
• Chest radiograph analysis assistance.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Equipment cleaning and stocking; supply management.
• Participation in CAP and JC surveys.
• May function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Advanced practice: Pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic assist, and other duties.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Respiratory care

Education

RT or RCP license in the state of employment

BLS

RRT NBRC

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Suction equipment

Pulmonary Function Testing equipment

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess, implement respiratory care plans, and perform a range of procedures across hospital areas.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosolized therapies, oxygen delivery, and related diagnostics, with opportunities for leadership roles and involvement in accreditation surveys.