No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$60k (median of 15 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,850 active roles in this profession
Respiratory Registered Therapist Specialty, Jackson Memorial Hospit
About the Role
Join Jackson Health as a Respiratory Registered Therapist Specialty, Jackson Memorial Hospit in Miami, Florida, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- On-site position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Jackson Health in Miami, Florida, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Registered Therapist performs routine and complex respiratory care procedures, including mechanical ventilation and patient monitoring, under the direction of an attending physician. They are also responsible for documenting patient data, participating in quality improvement activities, and assisting in the training of new staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Florida State Respiratory License and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3 to 5 years of experience. An associate degree is required, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are mandatory depending on the assigned unit.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 34% 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).
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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...
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