Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care under physician supervision. You will perform airway management, ventilator support, oxygen delivery, and related procedures across inpatient units including neonatal care.

The role requires RT licensure in Texas, BLS, and NBRC-credentialed RRT status, with experience preferred. Work schedule is 7PM–7AM, per diem as needed; on-site duties in downtown New Braunfels.

Qualifications

• Licensure: RT in state of employment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• RRT certification by NBRC required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Manage ventilator settings and airway support devices
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis and document findings
• Assist with CAP/JC surveys and maintain equipment and supplies

Skills

RT License

BLS

RRT NBRC

Tools

Ventilators

ECG Monitoring

Blood Gas Analysis Equipment

Job description

Job Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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:

Experience:

Education:

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NRP certification required

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed