Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

15,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

  • Shifts Available: Nights
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Hours: 12 hour shifts - 7:00pm to 7:00am
  • Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our RRT.

The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders.

They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients

Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations

Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

  • Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Part Time > 59

Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyInhalation therapyVentilator managementIntubationPatient assessmentEquipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 53% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas213 active3,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 53% no call · 47% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,234 in the last 30 days756 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+7.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

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Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
14
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
35%
CME allowance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dallas Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($15,000)
Medical Insurance
401K
Competitive Compensation

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.