Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessment, implementing respiratory care plans, ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of therapy across hospital areas.

Qualifications include RT/RCP licensure in the employment state, BLS, NBRC RRT certification, and current ACLS/PALS/NRP. Shift: 7PM–7AM, full-time position.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by NBRC required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) per policy.
• Manage ventilators and airway devices.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor therapy.
• Perform oxygen delivery and therapeutic monitoring.
• Conduct chest film analysis and blood gas sampling.
• Document accurately and maintain supplies.

Skills

Emergency response

Ventilator management

Airway management

Patient assessment

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

RRT NBRC 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 PALS certification required


• Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time