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5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,684 active roles in this specialty

Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Coordinator, PICU

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time RRT Clinical Coordinator in PICU at Children's Memorial Hermann. Day shift. Requires 5+ years RT experience.

Join Memorial Hermann Health System as a Respiratory Therapist Clinical Coordinator – PICU, Day Shift in Houston, Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Full benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Coordinator serves as a clinical expert in respiratory care, managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating activities between interdisciplinary teams. They also act as a mentor to staff, conduct leadership rounding, and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of respiratory therapy experience, including critical care experience, and hold an RRT certification. A graduate degree from an accredited School of Respiratory Care is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilation managementHFOVJETNitric oxidePediatric critical careClinical leadershipQuality improvementPatient safetyRegulatory complianceCritical thinkingMentoringInterdisciplinary coordinationPatient careEvidence-based practice

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 24% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% 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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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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About Memorial Hermann Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package
Professional development opportunities