Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy, Jasper - PRN

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

Job Description:

Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy, Jasper - PRN at Christus Health summary: Certified Respiratory Therapists provide pulmonary care to critically and chronically ill patients across all age groups by performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures under physician supervision. Their responsibilities include emergency airway management, ventilator operation, oxygen therapy, patient assessments, and participation in clinical quality surveys. They may also serve as shift or team leaders, requiring advanced skills such as pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic monitoring in a hospital setting. 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: Per Diem As Needed Keywords: respiratory therapy, pulmonary care, ventilator management, oxygen delivery, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory diagnostics, pulmonary function testing, critical care, hospital respiratory care

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