Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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Job Description:
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 various technical and
diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the
hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory
care plans. 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); Job Requirements:
Education/Skills See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience 2 – 3 years of experience preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications RCP License in the state of
employment required BLS required CRT thru the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC) required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full
Time
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