CRT, Certified Respiratory Therapist - CHRISTUS Pine Street - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: July 4, 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 Position Requirements:
Education/Skills - None Experience - None Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications - Current ACLS certification required Work
Schedule: 6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Longview , CRT, Certified Respiratory Therapist - CHRISTUS Pine Street - Full Time, Healthcare , Texarkana, Texas
