Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on $5K Relo
if applicable CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute
care medical facility in the region, with a full range of
diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and
stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with
a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with
physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. -
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency
department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites - A teaching
facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System
Health and Science Center College of Medicine - Accredited Chest
Pain Center - Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 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. 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); - 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 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: 6PM - 6AM 12 HR
Shift Work Type: Full Time
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