Degree/Major Subject | National Hourly Rate Data ( XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $14 | $28 | $42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $17.63 - $37.59 | ||||
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Therapy | $17.58 - $41.43 | ||||
| Associate of Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy | $25.72 - $30.38 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | n/a | Not enough data | |||
| Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Respiratory Therapy | n/a | Not enough data | |||
| Associate's Degree, Respiratory Therapy | n/a | Not enough data | |||
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Care | n/a | Not enough data | |||
 Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 26 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 37 | |||||
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
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People with the job title Respiratory Care Practitioner typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Determine requirements for treatment; type, method and duration of therapy based on physicians' orders. Set up and operate mechanical and therapeutic devices following specified parameters of treatment. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy; vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Maintain patient charts with therapy information. Inspect, clean, and test respiratory therapy equipment.
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Median Hourly Rate Charts
- Associate's Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Therapy
- Associate of Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Respiratory Therapy
- Associate's Degree, Respiratory Therapy
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Care
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