Respiratory Therapist, RRT

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the third shift. The RT will provide competent, team‑oriented patient care in the Respiratory Therapy department, emphasizing quality clinical judgment, strong customer relations, and evidence‑based decision making.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited two‑ or four‑year RT program, a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, an active Texas license, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RT program (2- or 4-year).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Current license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families in the Respiratory Therapy department.
• Work with a team to ensure patient needs are met with sound clinical judgment and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain excellent customer relations and appropriate decision-making abilities.

Skills

Team oriented care

Customer relations

Clinical judgment

Education

RT program (2 or 4 years)

Texas license to practice RT

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary: The Respiratory Therapist will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. The Respiratory Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.

Education & Experience:

Graduate of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year RT program.

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. Current license to practice in the State of Texas. Current BLS is required.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands- especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.