Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Corpus Christi, TX

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Corpus Christi, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Rotating Weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation using equipment such as 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6 ventilators
• Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite, as well as placement of artificial airways
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation
• Serve as a clinical resource by providing education to patients, families, and staff; maintain, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment

Required Qualifications

• Active RCP license with the Texas Medical Board
• RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Critical care experience with adult patients

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NICU Level 3 experience, including use of oscillators, iNO/iNOmax, Hamilton C6, and Vapotherm
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric ventilator management
• PALS and/or NRP certification
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-staffed respiratory therapy department supporting a diverse, high-acuity patient population across ICU, ED, NICU, Med/Surg, and Telemetry units
• Gain hands-on experience with a wide range of advanced respiratory equipment in a dynamic acute care environment