Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Taphealthcare • Paris, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in Paris, Texas. The role is suited to an experienced respiratory care professional focused on improving patient outcomes and caring for individuals with cardiopulmonary conditions. The therapist assesses patients, administers prescribed respiratory treatments, monitors pulmonary function, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans. The position calls for strong clinical assessment skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to respond effectively to acute or chronic respiratory complications. The therapist supports respiratory health and patient comfort while maintaining safe, evidence-based care practices.

Compensation is $54,000–$67,000 annually. Placement within the range depends on respiratory therapy expertise, clinical experience, specialized cardiopulmonary skills, advanced certifications, educational qualifications, and overall alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions provides support throughout the hiring process, including communication and personalized attention, and helps candidates assess alignment with their credentials, compensation expectations, and career goals.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Previous professional Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, cardiopulmonary assessment, and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to administer prescribed respiratory treatments and monitor patient responses.
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and patient monitoring procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, accurate clinical documentation, and high standards of respiratory care.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Experience providing respiratory therapy in an acute-care hospital or inpatient clinical environment.
• Experience managing patients with complex respiratory or cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, and advanced airway management.
• Experience supporting respiratory care in critical care, emergency, pediatric, or neonatal settings.
• Strong understanding of arterial blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during respiratory emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and monitor patient responses.
• Monitor pulmonary function and patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
• Respond effectively to patients experiencing acute or chronic respiratory complications.
• Operate respiratory equipment and support safe, evidence-based respiratory care.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate clinical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed