Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary at Christus
Health summary: Certified Respiratory Therapists provide
respiratory care to critically and chronically ill patients,
performing technical and diagnostic procedures under physician
supervision. They manage airway support, ventilators, deliver
aerosolized medications, and conduct patient assessments and
pulmonary function tests. The role includes emergency response,
equipment maintenance, and may involve shift or team leadership
responsibilities within hospital settings. 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 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: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Part Time Keywords: respiratory
therapy, ventilator management, pulmonary care, oxygen delivery,
airway management, bronchoscopy assist, critical care, blood gas
analysis, certified respiratory therapist, pulmonary function
testing
Keywords: Christus Health, El Paso , Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary, Healthcare , Alamogordo, Texas
