New Grad Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Residency Program - Spring 2027
Houston, TXFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Memorial Hermann’s Respiratory Care Residency Program transitions new graduates and respiratory care therapists with less than twelve months of experience into professional practice with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. The program includes three months of training, professional development, clinical competency enhancement, and supervised clinical experiences. Residents receive support from a licensed RCP preceptor and a dedicated clinical education resource specialist.
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At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Memorial Hermann Respiratory Care Residency Program
Are you looking to advance your respiratory career? Memorial Hermann offers a unique program designed to transition the new graduate, or respiratory care therapist with less than twelve months of RCP experience, from the academic setting to the professional environment working with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Our program offers a comprehensive 3-month training program that includes professional development and didactic clinical competency enhancement, with the oversight of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) preceptor and dedicated RCP Clinical Education Resource Specialist.
The residency program will prepare participants to take care of acutely ill and injured patients in today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment. New graduates from our Respiratory Care Residency Program will participate in robust clinical experiences in patient care practices with appropriate support systems for a successful transition from respiratory student to a professional Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Additional opportunities for growth include a competitive clinical ladder program to advance your career along with additional educational enhancements and trainings.Job Description Eligibility & Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited RCP program.
- Less than twelve months of RCP experience.
- Current and unrestricted State of Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License or temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR (American Heart Association).
- Additional certifications may be required based on respiratory unit requirements. Respiratory residents to complete ALCS/PALS as part of the residency program requirements, provided through the program.
For a more efficient recruiting experience, please upload a copy of the following upon applying: your current resume (required), letters of recommendation (optional), and cover letter (optional).
Required Program Start Date (Spring 2027 Cohort): February 22, 2027
How this job compares
Set against the 4,130 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$88–108K/yr80 salary ranges
- Texas median$33–46/hr71 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 266 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas and 4,130 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- HCA Healthcare109 open
- Baylor Scott & White Health27 open
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- Experience
- Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,242 postings).
- Education
- 106 of the 4,130 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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