Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$26-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Now Hiring: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Paris, Texas 75460
Pay Rate: $26–$32 per hour
Are you a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking for your next career opportunity? We are seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a healthcare team in Paris, TX
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' respiratory conditions and monitor breathing status.
- Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment, including oxygen delivery and ventilation systems.
- Monitor patients' oxygen levels, vital signs, and responses to treatment.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
- Previous Respiratory Therapist experience
Qualifications (Nice-To-Haves)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Apply today! Send resume to recruiting@huckeyehealthcare.com [recruiting@huckeyehealthcare.com]
Questions? Call: 281-769-8184
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas and a Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$67k | Respiratory Therapy median $78k (middle half $66k–$88k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas | 229 active | 3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
19 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution19 jobs · 16 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks15 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$37.08-$55.62/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Paris
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $202k
- Typical market rent
- $1,324/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.