Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - Full time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Hiring bonus incentive of $10,000
for a 2-year commitment. 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 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 Position
Requirements: Education/Skills None Experience None Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification
required Current PALS certification required Current NRP
certification required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO
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