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

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Miami, Florida, United States

Respiratory Registered Therapist Specialty, Jackson Memorial Hospit

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nights
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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

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilationPatient assessmentBlood gas analysisAerosolized medication administrationBronchial hygiene therapyHemodynamic monitoringPulmonary monitoringElectrocardiographyNeonatal resuscitationPediatric advanced life supportPatient educationQuality assessmentCritical careTrauma care

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 ANALYSIS

This 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 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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