Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN at Christus
Health summary: A Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care for
critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients of all ages
under physician supervision. Duties include patient assessment,
respiratory care plan implementation, airway management, ventilator
operation, and emergency response. The role also involves advanced
respiratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and participation in
clinical surveys to ensure quality care. 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 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 •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. 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: 7AM -
7PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Keywords: respiratory therapy,
pulmonary care, ventilator management, airway management, patient
assessment, emergency response, respiratory care plans, biPAP,
CPAP, registered respiratory therapist
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