Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critical and chronically ill patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, and delivering therapies in a hospital setting.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and state license, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Multiple shifts are available; part-time work may be offered in a hospital department.

Qualifications

• See licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Experience: 1–3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Response to emergencies (Code Blue/White) as part of the care team.
• Manage airway devices and perform suctioning as needed.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor patient response.
• Operate and setup ventilators; monitor respiratory status.
• Perform oxygen delivery and therapeutic monitoring.
• Collect and analyze blood gases; interpret results.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation.
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys as required.
• Provide shift leadership as needed and support team.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RT license in state of employment

BLS certification

RRT NBRC certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Ventilator

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.
• 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.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Part Time