W&C Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Coordinator or designee, in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
Essential Functions
Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.
- Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments.
- Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and management of respiratory conditions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
- Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.
- Associate’s Degree Related field
- Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
NICU experience of 3 years minimum in a Level 3/4 center. NRP required.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures to manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They are responsible for mechanical ventilation, critical care management, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide integrated patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license from the FL DOH. A minimum of 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3/4 center and current BLS and NRP certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $87k (middle half $79k–$99k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 284 active | 3,983 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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