Respiratory Therapist - Days

Respiratory Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.00 – $33.00 per hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
  • Location: Unity Medical Center
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
  • Pay: $24.00 – $33.00 per hour

About the Role

The Staff Pad has partnered with Unity Medical Center to hire a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. This role provides respiratory therapy treatments and diagnostic testing to patients in both acute and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen, aerosol, high-humidity, and ventilator support
  • Perform arterial punctures and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Conduct pulmonary function testing and EKGs
  • Assist with chest physiotherapy and emergency respiratory interventions, including CPR
  • Support long-term ventilation management and critical care patients
  • Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in medical records
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other departments to coordinate care
  • Assist with stress testing procedures alongside Nuclear Medicine and Nursing teams
  • Serve as a clinical resource for respiratory care best practices
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

Qualifications

  • CRT or RRT credential required
  • Active state licensure (or eligibility) required
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment
  • Ability to respond effectively in emergency and critical care situations
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Why Join Unity Medical Center?

  • Competitive hourly pay with shift stability
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
  • Opportunity to work across a variety of patient care settings
  • Growth opportunities within respiratory and critical care services

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EKGPatient documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Days at Unity Medical Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,520 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Unity Medical Center

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Hourly Pay
Shift Stability
Growth Opportunities