Certified Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Certified Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time at Christus Health summary: A Certified Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to critical and chronically ill patients across all hospital areas, performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures under physician supervision. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, emergency response, and advanced respiratory monitoring techniques. The role requires licensure, certification, experience, and may involve leadership duties during assigned shifts. 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 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 12 Week Contract Keywords: Certified Respiratory Therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, airway management, respiratory therapy, BLS certified, patient assessment, respiratory care plan, pulmonary function testing, emergency response

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