Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Yoakum Community Hospital is proud to offer dedicated healthcare services to our community since 1922! We believe that teamwork is more important than self-interest. You will work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your work directly impacts the health of our community. We invite you to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist, where your expertise can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care: Conduct routine treatments including IPPB, nebulizers, oxygen delivery, and chest physiotherapy (percussion, drainage, suctioning).

Critical Care: Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators; ensure adequate ventilation during CPR and emergency situations.

Diagnostics: Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and EKG/EEG procedures as required.

Patient Management: Review patient charts, document treatments legibly, and communicate effectively with physicians and the clinical team regarding patient status.

Maintenance: Process, clean, and package RT equipment for sterilization; maintain departmental cleanliness and monitor crash cart supplies.

  • Compliance: Abide by all state/federal regulations and hospital policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Must hold a valid license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Texas.
  • Required to maintain current certifications in CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

At Yoakum Community Hospital, we believe that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our team. PRN is not eligible for benefits. For full-time employees, we offer a sophisticated total rewards suite designed to support your health, your family, and your future:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to keep you and your family thriving.

Financial Security: Build your future with a competitive 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match and employer-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a premier Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance that covers vacations, sick leave, and public holidays, ensuring you have the time you need to recharge.

Career Advancement: We fuel your professional growth through Tuition Reimbursement and a culture that prioritizes internal promotion and continuous clinical excellence.

A Culture of Excellence: Join a supportive, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a top priority.

YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Texas. Current certifications in CPR, ACLS, and PALS are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationPatient DocumentationNebulizer Treatments

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Yoakum

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Median resident rent
$931/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.8
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Victoria, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Yoakum Community Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Yoakum, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off (PTO)