Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients across critical and non-critical settings. The role includes airway management, ventilator support, aerosolized medications, and routine diagnostics under physician supervision.

Per diem shifts are available across multiple units. Candidates should have RRT licensure, BLS, and NBRC credentials, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in state of employment.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS required; NBRC certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Ventilator management (setup and operation).
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Transport duties.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Critical care

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

RRT license (NBRC)

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilator equipment

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.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed