Respiratory Therapist Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 5, 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 Position Requirements: Education/Skills ~ None Experience
~ None Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS
certification required Current PALS certification required Current
NRP certification required Credential Grace Periods: If additional
credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a
grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on
your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one
year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line
within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of
full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line
within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate
New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced
Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates
New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA
or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red
Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life
Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma
Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months
of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of
hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN
INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of
hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30
days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: Varies Work
Type: Full Time
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