Registered Respiratory Therapist

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Augusta, ME. The employer published a pay range of $75k–$97k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other respiratory therapist roles before you apply.

Respiratory therapists manage ventilators and breathing treatments and respond to airway emergencies.

Duties from the announcement

Duties include, but are not limited to: Administers a variety of therapeutic respiratory therapy treatments. Sets up and monitors respiratory equipment such as invasive and noninvasive ventilators, end tidal CO2 monitors, oxygen delivery devices, re-breathers and oximetry monitors. Performs bedside diagnostic tests to assess the respiratory status of patients. Under general guidance performs Advanced Airway placement of LMA placement or may assist physicians and full performance RRT's in placing more advanced artificial airways into patients as required.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $41.29 per hour, is 6% above the median of 14 RT postings with published pay in Maine ($38.88 per hour).

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Typical requirements

• RRT or CRT credential from NBRC
• State license where required
• BLS; ACLS or PALS for critical care roles

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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