Respiratory Therapist; RRT Fulltime-Day Shift or Night Shift

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full‑time Day or Night Shift

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as an integral part of our clinical care team. This full‑time RRT position will work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients, and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health for all ages (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). As a valued member of our Respiratory Care team, you will be applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.

• Free/paid medical insurance for full‑time employees
• Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee discounts (Hotels, Gym Membership, Cellphone, etc.)
• On‑site childcare facilities
• Attractive paid time off package, holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Certification Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical ladder program that gives staff up to $6,000 a year on top of base salary
• Yearly merit increase based on an employee’s fiscal year performance

• 10 000 $ sign‑on bonus for experienced Night RTs and 5 000 $ for Day RTs (no sign‑on for new grads)

• Night shift or Dayshift

• Two (2) years of critical care preferred.
• A.A.S. graduate of an accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• License by the Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the NBRC
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
• NRP required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Administer therapy according to departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate decision‑making skills in patient assessment and plan of care based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.
• On one's own initiative, assist in writing procedures or giving in‑services recognized as necessary by the individual. Perform technical procedures and operate equipment with a high level of expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics. Assess patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
• Adhere to department administrative procedures of error‑free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.
• Demonstrate activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change‑out. Assume and perform charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies.
• If not charge therapist, then report all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate. Demonstrate engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.
• Take responsibility for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; take responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participate in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives. Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two‑way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Adhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self‑scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary

Location:

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75230

Schedule:

Full‑time, Regular

Shift: Day or Night (choose applicable)

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting Date:
Nov 6, 2025 11:21:49 PM