Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Regional Medical Center

1 month ago

Mesquite, TexasFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Dallas Regional Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist – $15K Sign-On Bonus in United States. Bonus Amount 15,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply.

Key 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 Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers.

Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.

provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients br.

Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas.

Requirements

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers.

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required2.

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required4.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $15,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Dallas Regional Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Diagnostic ProceduresPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationInhalation TherapiesOxygen TherapyAerosol MedicationsPulmonary Function TestsArterial Blood Gas AnalysisVentilator ManagementLife-Supporting EquipmentRapid Response TeamAirway ManagementIntubationResuscitation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist at Dallas Regional Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Dallas Regional Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Mesquite, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Inhalation Therapies, Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Medications. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides essential respiratory care, including administering inhalation therapies, oxygen, and aerosol medications, and conducting pulmonary diagnostic tests. They are also responsible for setting up, monitoring, and adjusting life-supporting equipment like venti...

Benefits package: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Bereavement Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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