Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Texas

Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, acute care, and pulmonary rehabilitation, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. The busiest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major employers like HCA Houston Healthcare, Baylor Scott and White Health, and Methodist Healthcare System maintain a consistent demand. Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, critical care, and sleep disorder management are the specialties drawing the strongest interest from Texas hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles224+
Top employerMedical City Healthcare
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring86
Work type98% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical City Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT PRN Seasonal
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Medical City Healthcare
New 16h ago
Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT PRN Seasonal
Medical City Healthcare
North Richland Hills, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Human Resources
10,000+

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El Paso Children's Hospital
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Temporary Nights
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El Paso Children's Hospital
New 22h ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Temporary Nights
El Paso Children's Hospital
El Paso, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
BLS Certification
51-200

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St. David's HealthCare
Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT
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St. David's HealthCare
Added 1d ago
Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT
St. David's HealthCare
Georgetown, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
5,001-10,000

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DHR Health
Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Nights - BV Respiratory Therapy
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DHR Health
Added 1d ago
Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Nights - BV Respiratory Therapy
DHR Health
Brownsville, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
CPR Certification

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Texas Rehabilitation Hospitals
Certified Respiratory Therapist
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Texas Rehabilitation Hospitals
Added 1d ago
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Texas Rehabilitation Hospitals
Arlington, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
CPR Certification
51-200

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Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
21 jobs
Houston
19 jobs
San Antonio
16 jobs
Fort Worth
11 jobs
Arlington
6 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Irving
5 jobs
Temple
5 jobs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Medical City Healthcare
    Medical City Healthcare24
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
    Baylor Scott & White Health18
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health15
  • St. David's HealthCare
    St. David's HealthCare13
  • V
    Voyage Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services45
  • Education1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Texas.

  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the Texas Medical Board
  • National Board for Respiratory Care RRT credential required or eligible
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
  • Experience with mechanical ventilation, ABG analysis, and pulmonary function testing
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Texas?

To work as a registered respiratory therapist in Texas, you must hold an active license issued by the Texas Medical Board, which requires completing an accredited respiratory therapy program and passing both parts of the National Board for Respiratory Care credentialing exams, the Therapist Multiple Choice and the Clinical Simulation Exam. Texas does not recognize an exam waiver, so the RRT credential is a firm requirement before licensure is granted.

How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Texas?

Registered respiratory therapists in Texas earn a median of about $79,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,310 for the lowest 10% to over $99,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Texas?

Employers hiring registered respiratory therapists in Texas right now include Medical City Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of large nonprofit and for-profit health systems means most openings are within multi-hospital networks that hire across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.

Which Texas cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of registered respiratory therapist openings in Texas, driven by the density of major medical centers, teaching hospitals, and regional health system campuses in those metros. Smaller cities like Lubbock and Corpus Christi also generate consistent openings through their anchor regional hospitals, which often serve large rural catchment areas and maintain steady respiratory therapy staffing needs.

Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they are rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for assessment, ventilator management, and treatment delivery, so fully remote positions represent a small share of the market. About 2% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth-based pulmonary monitoring or case management rather than bedside care.

How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate hiring programs at large Texas health systems, which regularly post open positions for candidates who have completed their accredited program and passed the NBRC exams. Baylor Scott and White Health and HCA Houston Healthcare both run structured onboarding tracks for early-career respiratory therapists. Candidates who have worked as a patient care technician, medical assistant, or in a pulmonary function lab have an easier transition, and holding the Certified Respiratory Therapist credential before the RRT makes applications more competitive while the advanced exam is pending.

Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that match your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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