Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adults, pediatrics, and neonates under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, oxygen therapy, and patient assessments with thorough documentation.

Requirements include RT/RCP license, BLS, and NBRC RRT certification. Schedule is 7PM–7AM, full-time, at CHRISTUS Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist with current credentials.
• Experience with ventilators, oxygen delivery, and related monitoring.
• Strong documentation and compliance with clinical policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Manage airway devices and ventilators; administer therapies as prescribed.
• Collect samples for blood gas analysis and perform routine assessments.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Blood gas analysis

EKG analysis

Documentation

Education

RT or RCP License (state)

BLS

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

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time