RRT Lead: Critical Care Respiratory Specialist Night-Shift

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. The role involves airway management, ventilator support, and pulmonary care with a focus on patient safety and teamwork within a busy acute care environment.

Responsibilities include suctioning, aerosolized drug delivery, CPAP/BiPAP management, oxygen therapy, and critical documentation. Expect collaboration with physicians and nursing teams in a Level II trauma setting.

Qualifications

• RT license in state of employment required.
• BLS required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.
• 3-4 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management (setup and operation).
• Oral hygiene.
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices.
• Oxygen delivery devices and monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Transport for NICU duties and liaison with staff.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator support

Pulmonary care

Education

RT License (NBRC)

BLS

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. The role involves airway management, ventilator support, and pulmonary care with a focus on patient safety and teamwork within a busy acute care environment.

Responsibilities include suctioning, aerosolized drug delivery, CPAP/BiPAP management, oxygen therapy, and critical documentation. Expect collaboration with physicians and nursing teams in a Level II trauma setting.