Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$50k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Location: Paris, Texas 75460
- Full Time
We are seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care services to patients in a healthcare setting in Paris, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a current Texas RRT license, valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, and previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist.
The successful candidate will support patient respiratory care needs, apply appropriate clinical practices, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to help deliver safe, effective care.
Required Qualifications
Licensure and Certifications
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas.
Current BCLS certification.
Experience
Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist.
Ability to provide respiratory care in a clinical healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications
The following certifications are preferred but are not listed as mandatory:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care services to patients within a clinical healthcare environment. They will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas and a valid BCLS certification. Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Living in Paris
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $202k≈ 4.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,324/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.