Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead - Ctmfhs Main Hospital
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides respiratory care procedures under
medical direction specifically focused on the assessment,
treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education,
and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the
cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the
development of these deficiencies. Therapy includes but is not
limited to application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding
anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems; mechanical
ventilatory support; artificial airway care; bronchopulmonary
hygiene; pharmacological agents related to respiratory care
procedures; basic hemodynamic cardiovascular support appropriate to
ages served: primarily adults 18 – 65 or geriatric patient’s ages
over 65. May also include care for infant age 0 – 1 year, child
ages 1 – 12 or adolescent ages 13 – 17 years. Care is provided
within an assigned unit of the hospital, in accordance with
accepted clinical practices and established policies and
procedures. The focus of patient and family education activities is
to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy and
self-help. Works with other disciplines to ensure a collaborative
approach to the care of the patient. May have other duties assigned
as required. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. Include, but are not limited to: 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. 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); Collects data and research for
Manager / Director when required. Performs charge capture of
disposables. Processes order requests to maintain adequate supply
levels. Monitors par levels of supplies for consistent levels.
Inventories supplies & disperses same. Transport Therapist for NICU
at South campus. Reports all safety and quality concerns to
Manager. Serves as liaison for department to medical staff, nursing
staff and other departments. Job Requirements: Education/Skills See
licensure and/or certification requirements Experience 3-4 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. Work Schedule: 3 Days - 12 Hours
Work Type: Full Time
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