Resp Therapist RRT PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. Associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). May be expected to maintain a CPR certification.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Performs clinical tasks such as collecting specimens and measuring lung capacity to assess patient function.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Candidates must be familiar with standard respiratory care practices and maintain CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pulmonary disorder managementSputum analysisBlood gas analysisBreath specimen collectionLung capacity measurementPatient diagnosisTreatment planning

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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

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Salary Distribution25 jobs

8
<$95k
10
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 34 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Odessa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Odessa Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Odessa, TX
201-500 employees