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Methodist Health System
Midlothian, Texas

Registered Respiratory Therapist / PRN / Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Hours of Work: 12 hour shift Days Of Week: Flexible / PRN Work Shift: PRN (United States of America) Job Description: Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRN position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols. Your Job Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
  • Current Basic Life Support certification required
  • Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
  • NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
  • Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
  • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
  • At least 6 months respiratory care experience. Your Job Responsibilities:
  • Communicate clearly and openly
  • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
  • Be accountable for your performance
  • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
  • Take initiative for your professional growth
  • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care Level I Neonatal Facility Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022 Robotic surgery capabilities Cardiac catheterization lab Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing. Ensure high-quality patient experiences through clear communication and professional accountability.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a valid Texas Medical Board license and NBRC registration. Requires BLS and ACLS certifications, with at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

PALS

Key Skills

Patient CareCollaborationNeonatal Resuscitation Program

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $71k–$88k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas228 active4,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 20 employers
11
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
1
$116k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
15%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Midlothian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,908/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.