No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$88k (median of 8 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time night shift respiratory therapist in CVICU. Level 1 trauma center. Tyler, TX.
Join UT Health East Texas as a Respiratory Therapist – CVICU, Night Shift in Tyler, Texas, United States. Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us?
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Career growth opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join UT Health East Texas as a Respiratory Therapist – CVICU, Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
Provides patient care to individuals suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems under the guidance of the Respiratory Care Supervisor. Responsibilities span general therapy, critical care, education, and pulmonary services research.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a COARC accredited respiratory care program and licensure by the State of Texas Medical Board. Candidates must hold CRT certification and obtain BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% 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 3.0/10 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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