Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas area is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join its team. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary staff and following physician orders to provide evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire. 6 months of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and licensed in Texas.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required; NRP and PALS may be obtained within a year.
• Minimum of 6 months respiratory care experience.

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

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 PRN position, 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