RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler Main Hospital
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler Main Hospital at
Christus Health summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
provides specialized pulmonary care to patients ranging from
neonates to adults, including emergency airway management and
ventilator support under physician guidance. Responsibilities
include patient assessments, respiratory therapy procedures,
equipment maintenance, and participation in hospital surveys.
Advanced tasks may involve pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy
assistance, and hemodynamic monitoring, requiring relevant
licensure and certification. 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 Work Type: Full Time Keywords:
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Management,
Airway Management, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Patient
Assessment, Emergency Response, Pulmonary Function Testing,
Hemodynamic Monitoring, Critical Care
Keywords: Christus Health, Tyler , RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler Main Hospital, Healthcare , Tyler, Texas
