RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide skilled care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of therapies across the hospital.

The role requires RRT credential, state license, and BLS certification, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Shift is 7PM–7AM, full‑time, on site.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care assessments and institute care plans.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor patient response.
• Manage ventilator settings and airway equipment.
• Perform airway suctioning and oxygen delivery.
• Collect and analyze blood gases.
• Document accurately and timely.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

ECG analysis

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

BLS certification

RT/RCP license in state of employment

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.

Education/Skills

• Job Requirements:
• 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