Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time; Days
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Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work Location
- Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Rd. Plano TX 75093
- Work hours: Full time; Days 7:00a – 7:00p
Respiratory Care Department Highlights
The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.
- Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.
- The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
- Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Here’s What You Need
- Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program upon hire required
- Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
- 1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred
- NICU experience strongly preferred
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and
- NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required
- Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience
What You Will Do
- Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
- Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
- Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.
- Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
- Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
- Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights
Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.
We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.
Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients using age-appropriate assessment tests and applies interventions according to protocol guidelines. They are responsible for performing treatment procedures within the scope of their professional license while working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold active RCP and RRT certifications. Additional requirements include BCLS certification, with ACLS and NRP certifications required for specific departments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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.
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