Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Children's Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care, Night Shift in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Children's Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care, Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory care practitioner provides direct patient care in critical care settings, including mechanical ventilation and pulmonary hygiene. They also document patient status, participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams, and provide health teaching to patients and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and an active Texas RRT license recognized by the NBRC. Required certifications include Basic Life Support, PALS, and NRP, with at least two years of relevant experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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