Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join a highly technical, fast-paced team. The role involves performing evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing under physician orders, collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to deliver quality patient care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active Texas licensure, and NBRC credentialing, plus BLS and ACLS; NRP/PALS within a year is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP or PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with patients and team.
• Build relationships to support collaboration.
• Be accountable for performance and outcomes.
• Seek ways to improve patient experience.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Contribute to a winning, patient-centered team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient-centered care

Professional growth

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP / PALS within 1 year of hire

Texas State Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Hours of Work

0630- 7 pm/am

Days Of Week

12 shifts as needed

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team.

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRNposition, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support— must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025