PRN Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Critical Care

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to join our hospital network. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling, access to advanced respiratory technology, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a large healthcare system committed to

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitation must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Education

Associate Degree

NBRC-RRT

Job description

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to join our hospital network. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling, access to advanced respiratory technology, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a large healthcare system committed to