Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time (Hiring Immediately)
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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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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