Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT
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Job Description
Join our team as a night shift, full-time Respiratory Therapy -A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Amarillo, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.
Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist RRT is responsible for performing all Respiratory Care procedures in the general and critical care settings.
Job Requirements
- High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Current ACLS certification.
- (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist verified through NBRC.
- Assignment to the ER or Pedi must have current PALS.
- Assignment to the NICU must have a current NRP.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 50% 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 | 229 active | 3,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 50% 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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