Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN; Days

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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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 Plano, 6200 West Parker Rd. Plano TX 75093

Work Hours

PRN ( As Needed ); Days 7:00a– 7:00p with rotating weekends

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 upon hire required
  • Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
  • NICU experience strongly preferred
  • 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, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.

We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.

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 using diagnostic tests and provides appropriate respiratory care interventions based on established protocols. They are responsible for performing treatment procedures within their professional scope while maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold active RCP and RRT certifications. Additional requirements include BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical History TakingVerbal CommunicationCritical Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 46% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Texas Health Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
PTO
Medical, Dental
Paid Parental Leave
Flex Spending
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
On-Site Childcare