Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Days

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Department
  • Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location

  • Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, TX 76022
  • Work hours: PRN Shift; Days

Department Highlights

  • Team based environment
  • Workplace culture 2nd to none
  • Highly engaged Respiratory Care management

Education

  • Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
  • Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

Experience

  • 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred
  • NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • 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 upon hire preferred And
  • NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

What You Will Do

Patient Assessment/Plan of Care

  • Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
  • Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.

Patient Treatment

  • Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
  • Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Documentation

  • Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
  • Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Professional Accountability

  • Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
  • Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

  • Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
  • Delivery of high-quality patient care
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patients, verifying physician orders, and performing therapeutic treatment procedures. They also document care according to regulatory guidelines and participate in the training of students and new staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold current RRT and RCP certifications. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required, with preference given to those with critical care or NICU experience.

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical Records ReviewPhysician Order Verification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 50% 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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 21 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
4
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,350/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Texas Health Resources

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

Benefits & Perks

401k
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount Programs