Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Company: Christus Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels
(CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a
full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to
meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth.
Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an
Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services,
rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7
neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D
mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to
open-heart surgery. 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 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: Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications: - ACLS certification required -
PALS certification required - NRP certification required Work
Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, New Braunfels , Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare , New Braunfels, Texas
