CRT/RRT - URGENT
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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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.
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; Ventilator management
(i.e. setup and operation); Oral hygiene; Chest film analysis;
Bloodgas collection and analysis; 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; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis;
Polysomnography; 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. Education/Skills None Experience None
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS
certification required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed
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