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San Antonio, Texas

Respiratory Therapist, Fulltime Nights

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

Preferred Experience

Some experience in respiratory care or related area

Required Certifications/Licensure

Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e. g., CPR):

  • Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have
  • AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
  • AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
  • AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering pedi
  • AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering nicu

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist provides essential respiratory care to patients within the hospital setting. They are responsible for completing established clinical competencies within the designated introductory period.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Advanced cardiac life supportPediatric advanced life supportNeonatal resuscitation programRespiratory therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $72k (middle half $66k–$88k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas231 active3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,233 in the last 30 days754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 19 employers
14
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
12%
CME allowance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$34-$56.1/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 31 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 3,985 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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