Respiratory Therapist Extern - Per Diem - Days - MHW
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Memorial Healthcare System as a Respiratory Therapist Extern – Per Diem, Days in Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist Extern assists licensed therapists with patient transport, equipment maintenance, and basic procedures like EKG testing. They are also responsible for maintaining inventory levels and ensuring respiratory equipment is cleaned and disinfected after use.
Requirements
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and have completed at least one year of study. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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.
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,696 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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