Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Medical City Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical services

Well-being support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medical City Healthcare in Plano, Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. In this essential role, you will guide patients through their care, utilizing advanced technology to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient respiratory status, delivering evidence-based therapies, and managing ventilation. Applicants must have Florida State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and obtain necessary certifications promptly. Benefits include comprehensive health services, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain PALS within 6 months of employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused exams and interpret breath sounds.
• Deliver oxygen support and aerosolized medications.
• Assist with artificial airway placement.
• Educate patients and families about their care.
• Ensure readiness of respiratory equipment and follow safety standards.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Certificate and an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship, and a collaborative team that supports your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for interventions.
• Deliver evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, cleaning respiratory equipment, ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance, transporting ventilated patients safely, and following infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
• Certificate and an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.