Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist (Contract) - Corpus Christi, Texas

Heartbeat Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday-Friday daytime schedule

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Flexible scheduling

Competitive daily pay

Clinical independence with support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Crosswalk Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists to perform spirometry in primary care clinics around the Corpus Christi area. This is a 1099 contractor role with a weekday daytime schedule and no nights or holidays.

You'll educate patients, administer pre/post bronchodilator tests, and upload results for physician review, while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Current CRT, RRT, CPFT, or RPFT credential.
• Experience performing bedside spirometry or pulmonary function testing.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and safe albuterol administration.
• Comfortable commuting to clinics throughout a region.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit local primary care clinics to perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing.
• Educate and coach patients to ensure accurate, high-quality results.
• Safely administer albuterol when indicated and monitor patients throughout testing.
• Grade and upload completed testing for pulmonologist review.
• Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety standards.
• Build trusted relationships with patients and clinic teams while representing Crosswalk Health with professionalism and compassion.

Job description

Title: Respiratory Therapist Work Type: Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities Location: Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi (local travel between clinics-45iminute radius) Pay: Up to $1,200-$1,500/week; supplemental pay for years of experience, tenure with company, and region served as applicable Added Benefits: Flexible scheduling that fits your life:daytime, weekday hours only with flexible scheduling (no inpatient stress and no holidays) Supportive, approachable leadership that values your expertise Opportunity for career advancement as we continue to grow

About the Role:

We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT or RPFT) to perform simple spirometry testing (pre/post albuterol) at primary care clinics in the Corpus Christi area.

Why Join Crosswalk Health:

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Flexible scheduling (1-5 days per week)
• Consistent weekday opportunities in a 1099 contractor role
• Competitive daily pay
• Clinical independence with a supportive, collaborative team
• The opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding healthcare company

What You'll Do

• Visit local primary care clinics to perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing
• Educate and coach patients to ensure accurate, high-quality results
• Safely administer albuterol when indicated and monitor patients throughout testing
• Grade and upload completed testing for pulmonologist review
• Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety standards
• Build trusted relationships with patients and clinic teams while representing Crosswalk Health with professionalism and compassion

You’ll Thrive at Crosswalk If You...

• Enjoy working independently and take ownership of your day
• Are dependable and reliable—patients, clinic partners, and teammates know they can count on you
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, and coworkers
• Are adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable navigating change
• Enjoy learning new technology and continuously improving your skills
• Take pride in delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality care

Qualifications

• Current CRT, RRT, CPFT, or RPFT credential
• Experience performing bedside spirometry or pulmonary function testing
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and safe albuterol administration
• Comfortable commuting to clinics throughout a region
• Available to work a flexible schedule
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

A Little More About Us

Crosswalk Health is transforming pulmonary care by bringing high-quality, guideline-based spirometry directly into primary care clinics. Our technology-enabled model helps patients receive earlier diagnoses while making specialty respiratory care more accessible—especially in rural and underserved communities.

Since seeing our first patient in July 2025, we've grown rapidly. In just six months, our team performed more than 3,000 spirometry tests. Today, we’re proud to have a team of 60 respiratory therapists delivering care across 19 regions in 9 states, and we've helped nearly 10,000 patients access high-quality pulmonary diagnostics.

As a last-growing healthcare startup, we're building more than a company—we're building a new model for pulmonary care. Every member of our team has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we continue to grow, innovate, and expand access to respiratory care across the country.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.