Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Healthcare•Dallas, TX

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at Medical City Dallas, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapy leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The role offers consistent, predictable scheduling and opportunities for continued professional growth. Medical City Dallas is an 895+ bed tertiary care center with adult and pediatric hospitals, emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic centers. Its medical team includes more than 1,500 physicians and more than 400 in-house physician specialists.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school for Respiratory Care recognized by the NBRC.
If hired after April 1, 2015, hold NBRC RRT or RPFT credentials upon hire.
Hold a Texas Medical Board license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Hold current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Respiratory Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of the need for respiratory interventions.
Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other evidence-based treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes or emergencies.
Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and partner with physicians and nurses.
Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; transport ventilated patients safely; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.