Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN
at Christus Health summary: Certified Respiratory Therapists
provide pulmonary care for critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal
patients under physician direction, performing diagnostic and
therapeutic respiratory procedures across hospital settings. They
manage airway devices, ventilators, deliver aerosolized
medications, and conduct patient assessments while maintaining
accurate documentation. Advanced duties include hemodynamic
monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and participation in
emergency response teams and hospital surveys. 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); • Polysomnography. 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 • ACLS certification required •
PALS certification required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem
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management, airway management, pulmonary care, critical care,
patient assessment, aerosolized drug delivery, blood gas analysis,
hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory care plans
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