Certified Respiratory Therapist
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Description This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on Bonus $5
Relocation if applicable. 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 deliverydevices
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.
Position Requirements: Education/Skills None Experience None
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS
certification required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type: Full Time
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