Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Respiratory Care Services (Days)(Partial 24hrs per wk)

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$29.92-$46.55/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

  • Required:
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Current BLS and ACLS.

Preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs.

Marketing Statement

UTMB Health is looking for passionate Respiratory Therapist to help lead our thriving and rapidly growing Respiratory/Pulmonary Program.

Now offering new Increased rates, shift differential, weekend differential, and advancement opportunities.

Salary

  • $29.92 - $46.55; Salary commensurate with experience
  • Shift diff
  • Evening: $2.70
  • Night: $3.50
  • Weekend $.90

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care using an interdisciplinary approach. Individualizes care to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy school or associate degree and passage of the NBRC exam. Must hold CRT or RRT certification, Texas RCP licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 55% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials
Weekend differential
Advancement opportunities