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Registered Respiratory Therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or a closely related field. Hospital systems, pulmonary practices, and home health networks regularly file H-1B visa petitions for credentialed RRTs, and the 85,000-cap annual lottery opens each March.
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Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both 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 from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
General Statement of Duties: Assess, treats and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
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Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
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Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
MINIMUM LICENSE, CERTIFICATES, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- Required:
- A. Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
- B. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
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C. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
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Preferred:
- A. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
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Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
-
Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
-
Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
-
Monitors patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
-
Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
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Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
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Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
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Completes other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
Methodist Hospital Atascosa offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), 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, dependent scholarships and a 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
Learn more about Employee Benefits.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
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.
INTRODUCTION
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both 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 from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
General Statement of Duties: Assess, treats and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
-
Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
-
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
MINIMUM LICENSE, CERTIFICATES, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- Required:
- A. Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
- B. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
-
C. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
-
Preferred:
- A. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
-
Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
-
Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
-
Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
-
Monitors patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
-
Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
-
Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
-
Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
-
Completes other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
Methodist Hospital Atascosa offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), 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, dependent scholarships and a 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
Learn more about Employee Benefits.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
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.
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Verify your NBRC credentials transfer correctly
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports the specialty occupation claim. Confirm your RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is paired with a bachelor's degree in respiratory care, not just an associate degree, before an employer files.
Target hospital systems with cap-exempt status
Universities and nonprofit research hospitals affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the lottery. Respiratory therapy roles at academic medical centers like those attached to university health systems bypass the March registration window entirely.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate by filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for respiratory therapy roles, so you're targeting facilities that have actively sponsored RRTs before, not just ones that say they're open to it.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can run several months, and cap-gap protection only extends your work authorization if the petition is filed before your EAD end date.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
DOL requires employers to certify a prevailing wage on the LCA before filing your H-1B petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check whether the wage level offered matches your years of RRT experience, since underpayment relative to Level II or III rates can trigger RFEs.
Document state licensure portability across work sites
If your employer operates across multiple states, your H-1B petition must list each work location. Confirm your RRT state license is valid in each state on the petition, since practicing in an unlicensed state creates compliance exposure for both you and the employer.
H-1B Visa Registered Respiratory Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Respiratory Therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Registered Respiratory Therapist positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or a directly related field. An associate degree alone is generally insufficient. If your employer's job description specifies a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement, the role clears the specialty occupation threshold. The O*NET occupation profile for respiratory therapists supports this classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, home health agencies, pulmonary rehabilitation clinics, and long-term acute care facilities are the most frequent H-1B sponsors for RRTs. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for respiratory therapy roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect RRT job seekers?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. USCIS conducts a random lottery when registrations exceed the 85,000 annual cap. If you're selected, your employer then has 90 days to file the full petition. RRTs at cap-exempt employers, including nonprofits attached to universities, bypass the lottery entirely and can start at any time of year.
Can I switch RRT jobs while on an H-1B without restarting the process?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can begin working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file before you start. The role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your RRT license must be valid in the new work state.
What should I check before accepting an RRT job offer that includes H-1B sponsorship?
Confirm the employer will file before the cap registration deadline if they're cap-subject, or verify their cap-exempt status if they claim it. Ask whether they'll cover USCIS filing fees, and check that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Also verify the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree, not just an associate degree with licensure.