RRT - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: March 4, 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.
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. Work
Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Las Cruces , RRT - Full Time, Healthcare , Alamogordo, New Mexico
