Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Respiratory Care Services (Days)(Partial 24hrs per wk)
Listed compensation
$29.92-$46.55/hr
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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.
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution20 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks17 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist - per diem, day shiftPer Diem
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota
Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem
Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia
Respiratory Therapist
$38-$44/hrRespiratory Therapist PRN Ballard Rehab
$30.71 - $37.43/hr +…