CRT/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Sulphur Springs
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
CRT/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur
Springs PRN at Christus Health summary: The Certified or Registered
Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to critical,
non-critical, and chronically ill patients across all age groups
under physician supervision. Duties include respiratory
assessments, ventilator and airway management, emergency response,
and operation of therapeutic respiratory devices. The role requires
relevant licensure, certification, and experience, often involving
leadership responsibilities and participation in hospital
compliance 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); 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 Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work
Type: Per Diem As Needed Keywords: Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary
Care, Ventilator Management, Airway Management, Respiratory Therapy
Procedures, Critical Care, Oxygen Therapy, Medical Equipment,
Patient Assessment, Certified Respiratory Care
Keywords: Christus Health, Wylie , CRT/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs PRN, Healthcare , Sulphur Springs, Texas
