Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: March 6, 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 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 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); 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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