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Summary:

This position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, to patients with respiratory disorders.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people. People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.

If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in RT required, or equivalent (specialized training/military training).
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy highly preferred.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and be supportive/innovative in the process of change.
• Strong human relations skills with an ability to handle difficult/sensitive issues with regard to patient confidentiality.
• An ability to develop relationships with customers (i.e. patients, physicians and supporting departments).
• Previous experience preferred but not required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist for the State of Texas (TMB) required.
• Current NBRC credentialing as RRT required.
• Current ACLS required.
• Current BLS required (American Heart Association).
• Current PALS required (must obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Current NRP required (must obtain within 90 days of hire. NRP not required for Medical Center).

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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