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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistFairfax Medical CampusFalls Church, VA$29-58/hr
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistFairfax Medical CampusFalls Church, VA$29-58/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistFairfax Medical CampusFalls Church, VA$29-58/hr
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Supervisor - Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionSupervisor - Respiratory TherapistMary Washington HealthcareFredericksburg, VA$36-54/hr
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View job details for Supervisor - Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionSupervisor - Respiratory TherapistMary Washington HealthcareFredericksburg, VA$36-54/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAurora St Lukes South Shore - 5900 S Lake DrCudahy, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate South Suburban Hospital - 17800 Kedzie AveHazel Crest, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital - 1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Condell Medical Center - 801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Float Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionFloat Respiratory TherapistAurora Medical Center Washington County - 1032 E Sumner StHartford, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital - 3815 Highland AveDowners Grove, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union AveSheboygan, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital - 1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Trinity Hospital - 2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL$30-45/hr
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Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center - 4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAurora BayCare Medical Center - 2845 Greenbrier RdGreen Bay, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Good Shepherd Hospital - 450 W Highway 22Barrington, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Good Shepherd Hospital - 450 W Highway 22Barrington, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAurora St Lukes South Shore - 5900 S Lake DrCudahy, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAurora Medical Center West Allis - 8901 W Lincoln AveWest Allis, WI$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Trinity Hospital - 2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital - 3815 Highland AveDowners Grove, IL$30-45/hr
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View job details for Respiratory TherapistStaff PositionRespiratory TherapistAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital - 3815 Highland AveDowners Grove, IL$30-45/hr
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Respiratory Therapist Jobs Salary Insights

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$40.23/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $40.23 per hour. This is 4% higher than the practicing US average of $38.61.

Last updated on October 2, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Respiratory Therapist Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 3rd 2023, Vivian has 17 jobs listed for per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $41 per hour on average and up to $45 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 3rd 2023, Vivian has 12 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $112 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 3rd 2023, Vivian has 796 listings for travel Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,005 per hour on average, and up to $3,482 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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

What is a Respiratory Therapist?

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.

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.