Respiratory Therapist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Among the best 10% for work-life in Respiratory Therapy
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Job Description
The Registered Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Therapists are responsible for the initiation and management of Life Support Systems under the direction of the physician.
The RRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The RRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with pulmonary disorders. They also manage life support systems under the direction of a physician.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and possess a current state license. Additionally, they must pass the NBRC Advanced Practitioner exam and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at FMOLHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,671 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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