Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, and diagnostic procedures across hospital units.

The position supports night shifts (7PM–7AM) and a part-time schedule. Requirements include NBRT/ RRT certification, BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Excellent documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required
• BLS certification required
• RRT NBRC certification required
• ACLS and NRP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) as part of care team
• Manage airways including suctioning and device maintenance
• Provide aerosolized drug delivery and ventilator management
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis and document findings
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and assist in CAP/JC surveys
• Transport duties and advanced practice skills as needed

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Documentation

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Education

RRT NBRC certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to:
  • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
  • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
  • Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
  • Oral hygiene;
  • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
  • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
  • Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis;
  • EKG analysis;
  • Accurate and complete documentation;
  • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
  • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
• Advanced practice skills may include:
  • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
  • Pulmonary Function Testing;
  • Bronchoscopy assist;
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring;
  • Waveform analysis;
  • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Part Time