RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Christus Health; Bel Air (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Christus Health in Bel Air, Texas seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide pediatric, neonatal, and adult respiratory care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator setup, and pulmonary function support.

The role requires NBRC RRT, BLS, and state licensure with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Per diem as needed with 7PM–7AM shifts and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT/RCP required in state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by NBRC required.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and institute respiratory care plans under physician guidance.
• Operate and monitor ventilators and related equipment.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and manage airway devices.
• Perform blood gas analysis and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS Certification

NBRC RRT Certification

Tools

Ventilator systems

Monitoring devices

Job description

Description

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:

Per Diem As Needed