Respiratory Therapist

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care across care settings in Corpus Christi, TX.

The role emphasizes assessing respiratory status, managing and troubleshooting ventilators, ABG sampling, and rapid response to respiratory emergencies. Collaboration with physicians and the care team is essential to develop and adjust care plans and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• RRT credential and strong clinical competence in respiratory care.
• Ability to deliver emergency and critical respiratory interventions.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and ABG procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and plan and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and rapid response calls.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and adjust care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Ensure equipment and care practices meet safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

RRT credential

Emergency respiratory interventions

Ventilator management

ABG procedures

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides high-quality respiratory care across multiple care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and plan and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and rapid response calls.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and adjust care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Ensure equipment and care practices meet safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications/Skills

• RRT credential and strong clinical competence in respiratory care.
• Ability to deliver emergency and critical respiratory interventions.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and ABG procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a patient-centered approach.