Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time - Nights

7 days ago

Plano, TexasFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Texas Health Resources as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights – Texas Health Plano in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required 1 Year Critical care experience preferred 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 ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience What You Will Do Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Texas Health Resources in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentCritical CareMedical Records ReviewInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationComputer LiteracyTherapeutic TreatmentEmergency MedicineTrauma CareCardiologyNeurosurgeryOrthopedicsBehavioral HealthStroke Care

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold current RCP and RRT certifications. Additional requirements include BCLS certification and the ability to obtain ACLS certification within 90 days for ICU and Emergency Department roles.

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Texas Health Resources is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Plano, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Patient Assessment, Critical Care, Medical Records Review, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication, Computer Literacy, Therapeutic Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist will evaluate patients using assessment tests and apply appropriate care interventions based on protocol guidelines. They are responsible for reviewing medical records, obtaining patient history, and performing therapeutic procedures within their professional sco...

Benefits package: 401k, PTO, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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