RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 7PM-7AM shifts to provide comprehensive pulmonary care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, and diagnostic support within a hospital setting.

The role requires RT or RCP licensure in the state, BLS, and NBRC-credentialed RRT, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue and White)
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator management and setup
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs
• Oxygen delivery and monitoring
• Blood gas collection and analysis
• EKG analysis
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Blood gas analysis

EKG analysis

Patient assessment

Education

RT License (state)

BLS

RRT NBRC

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.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time