Respiratory Therapist Specialist

4 days ago


Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Christus Health Full time

Christus Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team in providing exceptional pulmonary care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for performing various technical procedures, including airway management, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery device setup and operation.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assess and institute respiratory care plans for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients under physician direction with minimal supervision.
  • Perform emergency response duties, including Code Blue and White responses, and participate in CAP and JC surveys.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care and treatment.
  • Clean and stock equipment and supplies as necessary.
  • Participate in shift leadership or team leader roles, as assigned.
  • May perform advanced practice skills, such as therapeutic gas management and monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy assistance.
Requirements
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred.
  • RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
  • BLS certification required.
  • RRT certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
Work Schedule and Type

PRN work schedule available. Please inquire about specific details.

EEO Information

Christus Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.


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