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San Antonio, Texas

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

PRN Nights

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients. 

Responsibilities

General Functions

* Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the
cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the
direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team
Leader

Department/Business Unit Functions

* Responds to emergency situations
* Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
* Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established
policies 
* Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate
supervisor
* Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides
written/verbal report to oncoming staff
* Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT
blood gas analyzers
* Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
* Maintains safe environment
* Addresses patient population-specific needs
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Some experience in hospital respiratory care or related
area.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current RCP State of Texas
License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal
required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002) 

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e. g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider
Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare
Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if
covering Pedi.

AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if
covering NICU.

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Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center hospital. If you are a
compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this
is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in
delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our
dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our
community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six
full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated
pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and
rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory
services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the
Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people
achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join
our team!

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingCardio-pulmonary system assessmentEmergency responseMedication administrationPatient safety

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
14% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist 1

$34.2-$55.75/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program