RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (As Needed)
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
Job Summary
- Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
- Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree and a credential of *Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- May be expected to maintain a CPR certification.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. They are responsible for collecting and analyzing specimens and measuring lung capacity to determine impairment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Mesquite
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $400k
- Typical market rent
- $1,297/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.