Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care for patients across all age groups. This role provides advanced respiratory therapy services, including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response, in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and hospital policies. The Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

* Vocational / Technical diploma / Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.

* RRT/CRT valid Florida license.

* BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

* ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)

* PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)

* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.

* Experience working in a hospital setting, particularly in an emergency room.

* Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills & Competencies

* Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

* Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and EMR systems.

* Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Working Environment

* Requires standing, walking, and lifting/transporting equipment and patients as needed.

* Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

* Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and implements respiratory care for patients across all age groups. They provide advanced services including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response in accordance with hospital protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a vocational, technical, or associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid Florida RRT/CRT license. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.

Key Skills

Patient safety

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 42% 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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
64%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.