Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Respiratory Therapist jobs are open across hospitals, long-term acute care, home health, and pulmonary rehabilitation centers, from entry-level CRT to experienced RRT and lead clinician roles, with specializations in neonatal, pediatric, and critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Overview:
Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The Respiratory Therapist II acts as lead therapist when assigned and performs all other duties as requested by management in accordance with established Policies and Procedures within the job specification.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served:
All Age Groups.
Required Education:
Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Preferred Education:
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Necessary Skills:
- Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
- Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
- When acting as a lead therapist, be able to provide NICU patient care (i.e., ventilator and Oxygen assessment).
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health and State of Florida.
- Current BLS certification.
Required Experience:
Less than one (1) year - Critical care for ventilator management.
Preferred Experience:
Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.
Overview:
Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The Respiratory Therapist II acts as lead therapist when assigned and performs all other duties as requested by management in accordance with established Policies and Procedures within the job specification.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served:
All Age Groups.
Required Education:
Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Preferred Education:
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Necessary Skills:
- Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
- Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
- When acting as a lead therapist, be able to provide NICU patient care (i.e., ventilator and Oxygen assessment).
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health and State of Florida.
- Current BLS certification.
Required Experience:
Less than one (1) year - Critical care for ventilator management.
Preferred Experience:
Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler258A
- Voyage Health168V
- Lincare124
- Vibra Travels79V
- New Jersey Respiratory Associates69N
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services604
- Education14
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Science & Research7
- Technology & Software3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs.
- Active RRT or CRT credential from the NBRC
- Current state licensure in the state of employment
- BLS certification required at hire, ACLS often required within 90 days
- Minimum one to two years of acute care clinical experience
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and airway management procedures
- Experience with electronic health record documentation systems
Tips for Your Respiratory Therapist Job Search
Lead your resume with credential details
List your RRT or CRT credential, state license number, and any specialty certifications like NPS or ACCS right at the top of your resume. Recruiters and applicant tracking systems screen for these before reading anything else.
Target openings by care setting
Filter for the specific setting you want, whether that's ICU, neonatal, home health, or sleep lab. Job titles and day-to-day duties vary significantly across settings, and targeting the right one prevents wasted applications and mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists respiratory therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your clinical caseload on paper
Note the average number of patients you managed per shift, the ventilator modes you managed independently, and any protocol-development work you led. Hiring managers compare candidates on clinical volume and autonomy, not just job titles.
Prepare for competency-based clinical scenarios
Interviewers routinely walk through real ventilator management cases, wean protocols, or rapid-response scenarios. Practice narrating your clinical decision-making out loud so your reasoning is clear under pressure, not just your conclusion.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Night, weekend, and on-call differentials can meaningfully change your total compensation in this role. Before you accept an offer, ask specifically how differentials are structured and whether they stack when conditions overlap.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most respiratory therapists?
The companies hiring the most respiratory therapists right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Lincare, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems with large ICU and step-down units consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many respiratory therapist jobs are remote?
About 5% of respiratory therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most clinical roles given hands-on patient care requirements. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth arrangements include sleep study interpretation, pulmonary function report review, and clinical education coordination.
How do you become a respiratory therapist?
You complete an accredited respiratory therapy program, which is typically an associate or bachelor's degree, then pass the NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam to earn your CRT credential. Most employers require the full RRT credential, which involves passing two additional NBRC clinical simulation exams. You then apply for state licensure in the state where you plan to work before starting clinical practice.
Can you get hired as a respiratory therapist with little experience?
Yes, new graduate respiratory therapists are regularly hired into acute care and general floor positions, particularly at health systems that run residency or transition-to-practice programs. Specialties like neonatal intensive care, pediatric ICU, and high-frequency oscillation typically require at least one year of adult critical care experience first, so starting in a general ICU or medical floor role builds the foundation you need.
What does the respiratory therapist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen from HR focused on credential verification and availability, followed by a panel interview with the respiratory therapy department manager and one or two senior therapists. You should expect clinical scenario questions covering ventilator management, arterial blood gas interpretation, and rapid-response decision-making. Some employers add a brief skills check or competency validation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles by location, care setting, or specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits your credentials and experience.
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