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Student Respiratory Therapist

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Compensation
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Location
Mesquite, TX
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BCLS (AHA) Certificate

Job overview

The Student Respiratory Therapist works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist while learning and assisting with respiratory care procedures and treatments. The role provides hands-on experience in a hospital and is typically part of clinical rotations for a student enrolled in a respiratory therapy program. The position is temporary, with 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory TreatmentsOxygen TherapyAerosol Medication DeliveryChest PhysiotherapyRespiratory MonitoringArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMechanical VentilationPatient Assessment

Qualifications

State Respiratory Therapy Board ApprovalBCLS (AHA) CertificateAccredited Respiratory Program EnrollmentFirst Semester Clinical RotationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentMore Than One Semester or Medical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Shifts Available : Days

Employment Type : Temporary

Hours: 12hr shift - 6:00am to 6:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist , sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Therapy Clinical Student. The Student Respiratory Therapist (Student RT) works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. This role focuses on learning and assisting with a range of respiratory care procedures and treatments, providing hands-on experience while maintaining patient safety. Typically, the Student RT is enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and participates in clinical rotations within the hospital as part of their education.

Responsibilities

  • A dminister respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy or other related respiratory tasks

  • Oxygen Therapy: a dminister oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels

  • Aerosol Medications: d eliver medications via nebulizers or inhalers to help treat conditions like asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

  • Chest Physiotherapy: a ssist in techniques to help patients clear mucus from their lungs

  • M onitor patients' respiratory rates, oxygen levels (using pulse oximeters), and breathing patterns

  • A ssist in the drawing and analyzing of blood samples to assess levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood - Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)

  • O bserve and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients who are unable to breathe independently, ensuring settings are appropriate based on the patient's condition

  • E nhance your skills on initial assessments of patients with breathing problems, which includes listening to lung sounds and assessing symptoms; report findings to supervising RTs or doctors to adjust treatment plans as needed

Qualifications

  1. Must be approved with State Respiratory Therapy board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and completed first semester of clinical rotations. Preferred, is a student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience.4. A high school diploma or equivalent is required5. Will not be able to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if for any reason may become not eligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

  • Employer 401K options

  • Tuition reimbursement options

  • Life, disability, and other insurance options

  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilityDallas Regional Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Mesquite

ID2026-284862

CategoryClinical Tech

Position TypeTemporary

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

How this job compares

Set against the 3,947 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$85–108K/yr74 salary ranges
  • Texas median$33–46/hr67 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 256 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas and 3,947 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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 (1,171 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,828 of the 3,947 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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