Q: What certifications may be held by respiratory therapists?

Respiratory therapists may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ), Neonatal Resuscitation Program ( NRP ), Certified Respiratory Therapist ( CRT ) or Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ), among others.

Question 1

How much do staff Respiratory Therapist jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, May 9th 2024, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $27 per hour, but can pay up to $56 per hour.

Question 2

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, May 9th 2024, Vivian has 29 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $47 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 3

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Therapist jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, May 9th 2024, Vivian has 1,044 listings for travel Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $1,902 per hour on average, and up to $3,322 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 4

Where can I learn more about working as a Respiratory Therapist?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 5

What is a Respiratory Therapist?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory therapists are allied health professionals who specialize in assessing and improving patients’ lung functions. RTs, also called RRT’s (Registered Respiratory Therapists), assess and treat a wide array of diseases, illnesses, and injuries that affect the respiratory system. They must have advanced knowledge of pulmonary care and high-tech equipment, such as ventilators, to effectively improve a patient’s quality of life or even save it.

One of the many great aspects of a career in respiratory therapy is helping patients at all stages of life, from premature infants to the elderly. These patients rely on RTs to address asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, lung trauma, and acute respiratory failure.

Respiratory therapists are in high demand nationwide. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment growth of 21% in this field through 2028 largely due to an aging population.

Question 6

What certifications may be held by respiratory therapists?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory therapists may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), among others.

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