Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which
originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive
location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with
more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality
services to patients and their families. For more than 20
consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays
County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San
Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac
services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified
Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead
the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety
of specialty care services, including medical imaging,
rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services, and more. 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: Education/Skills -
None Experience - None Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications -
Current ACLS certification required - Current PALS certification
required - Current NRP certification required Work Schedule: 6PM -
6AM 12 HR Shift Work Type: Full Time
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