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Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Hours of Work

0630- 7 am/pm

Days Of Week

3X12 day rotating

Work Shift

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance.

You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures.

The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Your Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
  • Current Basic Life Support certification required
  • Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
  • NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
  • Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
  • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
  • At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities

  • Performs respiratory therapeutics to include oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
  • Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
  • Prepares a treatment evaluation to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient’s medical record.
  • Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
  • Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data.
  • Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
  • Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
  • Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
  • Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
  • Perform other job duties as required

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County.

In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit.

We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

  • Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
  • Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
  • Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
  • TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
  • Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
  • Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
  • Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including ventilator support and arterial blood gas analysis, for adult and neonatal patients. They are also responsible for operating and maintaining cardiopulmonary equipment while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a current license from the Texas Medical Board. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and the ability to obtain NRP and PALS within one year of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyABG analysisPatient assessmentCardiopulmonary equipment operation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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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 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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 Methodist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($10,000)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off