Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary [6/30/2025]

Company: Christus Health
Location: Beeville
Posted on: June 30, 2025

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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is designated by the Texas Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Center, providing 24 hour emergency and intensive care services for critically ill or injured patients, and stabilizing some 16,500 patients in the ER each year. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville offers Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical Surgical Services, Obstetrics, Surgical Services, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation Services. The hospital has three operating rooms; eight same-day surgery rooms; two endoscopy rooms; an expanded recovery area; new cardiopulmonary service area and an expanded outpatient services wing. Women’s Services includes nine birthing suites and a full service nursery, with access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 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); - Polysomnography; - Transport duties. Job Requirements: Education/Skills - See licensure and/or certification requirements Experience - 1 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - RT or RCP License in state of employment required - BLS required - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required - Current ACLS certification required - Current NRP certification required Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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