Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time; Nights
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Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work Location
Texas Health Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Rd. Rockwall, Tx 75032
Work Hours
Full Time; Nights with rotating weekend and holiday requirements
Respiratory Care Department Highlights
- The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.
- Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.
- The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
- Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Here’s What You Need
- Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
- Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
- NICU Experience preferred
- 2 years ICU experience required
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and
- NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required
- Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience
What You Will Do
- Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
- Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
- Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
- Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.
- Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
- Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
- Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
- Delivery of high-quality patient care
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing communities of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for over 15 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare for neighbors, friends, and families.
Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs.
Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients, performs age-appropriate assessment tests, and applies clinical interventions according to established protocols. They are responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold current RRT and RCP certifications. The role requires 2 years of ICU experience, along with BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 42% 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 $66k (middle half $60k–$80k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas | 216 active | 3,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,263 in the last 30 days | 749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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