Registered Respiratory Therapist

AARC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a nationally recognized pediatric team delivering compassionate care. As an RRT, you will assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients, work with physicians and nurses, manage ventilators, respond to emergencies, and educate families on respiratory care needs.

You will contribute to a collaborative culture that values your voice and professional growth, making a lasting difference for

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Assess and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments.
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations with confidence and expertise.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs.

Skills

RRT credential

Texas RCP license

BLS certification

Pediatric experience

Job description

Use your expertise where every breath matters.

At Cook Children's, respiratory therapists do more than provide care. They become a trusted part of a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare team dedicated to helping children and families thrive.

If you're a Registered Respiratory Therapist looking for meaningful work, advanced clinical exposure, and a collaborative culture that values your voice, we'd love to meet you.

Why Cook Children's?

• Work alongside experienced pediatric specialists in a nationally respected children's hospital
• Care for patients across a variety of acute and critical care settings
• Utilize advanced respiratory therapies and evidence-based practices
• Join a team known for collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence
• Build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference for children and families

What You'll Do

As an RRT, you'll provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients while partnering with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and monitoring patients with respiratory conditions
• Administering respiratory therapies and treatments
• Managing ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• Responding to emergency situations with confidence and expertise
• Educating patients and families on respiratory care needs

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Pediatric experience preferred

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Cook Children's, our Promise is simple: to improve the health of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research, and education. When you join our respiratory team, you'll be part of a culture that supports professional growth while creating life-changing moments for patients and their families.