Respiratory Therapist

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The Respiratory Therapist will deliver competent and skilled care to our pediatric patients and families according to their identified needs. The Respiratory Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.

Hours: 7 pm - 7 am (3 nights per week, days vary)

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year RT program.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

• Current license to practice in the State of Texas.

* Current employees who were hired prior to April 14, 2025, will be grandfathered in from the RRT requirement for this position. This means individuals who were employed before April 14, 2025, will be required to possess a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in order to be eligible for this role. Any new hires or promotions made into this position after April 14, 2025, will be subject to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license requirement.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.