RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - CTMFHS Main

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for adults, pediatrics, and neonates under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway procedures, and patient monitoring across critical and non-critical units.

You will perform aerosolized treatments, blood gas analysis, and documentation while participating in quality surveys and CAP/JC activities. Requires NBRC RRT, BLS, and state license with 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT or RCP in the state of employment
• BLS certification required
• RRT NBRC certification required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilator setup and operation and assist in airway management.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor patient response.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis and interpret results.
• Assist in EKG analysis and documentation of clinical data.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation and participate in CAP/JC processes.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Blood gas analysis

ECG analysis

Documentation

Education

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

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.

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

Work Type

Full Time