Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, and diagnostic tasks in a hospital setting. The role requires RRT NBRC, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Shift is 7PM–7AM, Part Time. No relocation; Corpus Christi, TX location. Join a dedicated respiratory care team providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: RRT NBRC required, BLS required, ACLS and NRP required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White).
• Airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management and setup.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis and accurate documentation.
• Assist with CAP and JC surveys.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

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.

• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
• Delivery of aerosolizeddrugs;
• 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 devicesand 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