Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) PT-Day
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Assesses and renders general and advanced respiratory care/diagnostic studies. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties to include: Aerosol/Humidity Therapy, CPT, pulse oximetry, Incentive Spirometry Therapy, O2 Therapy, IPPB, aspiration of nasal, oral cavities or per artificial airways and administers ordered respiratory drugs.
Education, Experience, Training
1. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist care program.
2. Holds current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed issued by the Texas Medical Board.
3. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a RRT or CRT (RRT is preferred).
4. BLS/CPR required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
5. ACLS and PALS required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
6. Must be able to care for patients of all age groups.
7. General knowledge of computer equipment.
8. Ability to use respiratory equipment according to hospital policy and manufacturer specifications.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
10. Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families and physicians.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist assesses and provides general and advanced respiratory care, including diagnostic studies and various therapeutic treatments. They perform direct patient care duties such as administering respiratory drugs and managing artificial airways for patients of all ages.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program and hold a current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Certification by the NBRC as an RRT or CRT is required, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 46% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapist median $78k (middle half $66k–$81k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapist listings in Texas | 237 active | 4,082 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 20 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About AHS - Sherman Medical Center
Living in Sherman
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $249k
- Typical market rent
- $1,269/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.8
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Sherman-Denison, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.