Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Compensation
Pay not listed
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Job Description
Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
36
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. The Respiratory Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year RT program.
Certification/Licensure
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
- Current license to practice in the State of Texas.
- Current BLS is required.
About Us
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer.
As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.
These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver competent, skilled respiratory care to patients and families according to their identified needs. Work collaboratively with the care team while maintaining strong customer relations and using sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making.
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited two- or four-year respiratory therapy program. Hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, a current Texas license to practice, and current BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 48% 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 Therapy 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 Therapy listings in Texas | 226 active | 3,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 48% 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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