Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Townsen Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Full-Time in Houston, Texas. Townsen Memorial is hiring for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist Day Shift at our Houston TX 77072 location! SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care therapies, procedures, and laboratory support to patients of all age groups across the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides respiratory care treatments and procedures per physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
  • Accurately documents patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the medical record.
  • Reviews physician orders, initiates respiratory protocols, and participates in rounds to support the patient care plan.
  • Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate care.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an A. M. A approved associate’s degree certification/registry program OR;.
  • Graduate of an A. M. A. approved bachelor’s degree program in respiratory care.
  • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Texas; License must remain active and unencumbered while employed
  • One (1) year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 3 Medical Plans.
  • 2 Dental Plans.
  • 2 Vision Plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Townsen Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Full-Time.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentCardiopulmonary anatomyPhysiologyInfection controlPharmacologyPulmonary function testingRehabilitation principlesLaboratory testingEquipment maintenancePatient educationDocumentationBasic life supportAdvanced cardiac life support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% 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.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
25%
Relocation assistance
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About Townsen Memorial Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Humble, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

3 Medical Plans
2 Dental Plans
2 Vision Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
401(k) with 2-year vesting
PTO + Holidays