Pool Respiratory Therapist 2

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician.

The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.

Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.

Essential Functions

  • Makes informed care decisions based on assessments.
  • Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration.
  • Adapts positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels.
  • Collaborates with the team and supports group decisions.
  • Provides timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment.
  • Participates in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed.
  • Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time.
  • Follows respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment.
  • Administers medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately.
  • Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders.

Monitors Mechanical Ventilation and Environmental Systems

  • Demonstrates strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care.
  • Actively contributes to process improvements and performs additional duties as needed
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Education

  • Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
  • License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Work Experience
  • 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including monitoring mechanical ventilation and performing arterial blood gas procedures. They collaborate with the healthcare team to implement physician-ordered treatments and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid Florida or Compact State license as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist. Additionally, 2 years of relevant experience and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPharmacological administrationEquipment sterilizationClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $75k–$84k)85 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida286 active4,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,241 in the last 30 days817 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
13
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
10
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
35%
PSLF eligible
18%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$34-$56.1/hr
#4

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,953 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k
Typical market rent
$1,930/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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