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San Antonio, Texas

Respiratory Therapist, Fulltime Nights

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

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, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs

5
<$100k
5
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
15% this job
Sign-on bonus
8% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$38-$62/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

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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