Respiratory Therapist I
Compensation
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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 advanced respiratory care procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management. They also assess patient respiratory status, develop care plans, and collaborate 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, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $75k–$82k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 276 active | 3,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment298 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,298 in the last 30 days | 715 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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