<p>Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, TX is recruiting a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join a full-service acute care team that spans emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, labor and delivery, and the area's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This is a hands-on clinical role with broad patient acuity — from adult critical care to neonatal respiratory support — at a hospital recognized for its collaborative culture and investment in staff development. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for this position</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service acute care hospital offering emergency services, cardiology and cardiovascular care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, primary care, and women's health</li> <li>Labor and delivery / obstetrics service line with active neonatal coverage</li> <li>Home to the area's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — respiratory therapists covering NICU must complete NRP within 60 days</li> <li>Respiratory therapists covering pediatric patients must complete PALS within 60 days</li> <li>Broad adult acuity requiring ACLS-level competency within 60 days of hire</li> <li>Collaborative, team-based environment with established competency pathways and structured introductory period</li> <li>Supportive professional development culture with ongoing continuing education resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program required</li> <li>Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state license required</li> <li>Current CRT or RRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; renewal every 5 years (unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS required within 60 days of hire or transfer into role</li> <li>AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering pediatric patients</li> <li>AHA NRP required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering NICU</li> <li>No minimum experience required; prior experience in respiratory care or a related clinical area preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>New Braunfels sits along the Guadalupe and Comal rivers in the Texas Hill Country, roughly midway between San Antonio (30 miles southwest) and Austin (45 miles northeast) — giving residents easy access to two major metros while enjoying a smaller-city quality of life. The area is known for its German heritage, vibrant outdoor recreation including tubing, kayaking, and hiking, highly regarded schools, and a cost of living well below the national average. New Braunfels has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing and most livable mid-size cities in Texas, making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking both professional opportunity and lifestyle.</p>