Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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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 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 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.
Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Part Time
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