Respiratory Therapist I

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Coordinator or designee, in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

Essential Functions

Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.

  • Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments.
  • Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and management of respiratory conditions.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
  • Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
  • Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.
  • Associate’s Degree Related field
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management. They are responsible for assessing patient status, developing care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in a related field and possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the Florida Department of Health. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient educationRecord keepingCollaborationEquipment maintenancePulmonary diagnostics

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 52% 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

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 19 employers

8
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 30 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 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k
Typical market rent
$1,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.