Respiratory Care Technician
Respiratory Care Technician Job Description
Respiratory Care Technicians Under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians, provide specific respiratory care procedures. Set ventilators and various oxygen device equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists or aerosols. Explain treatment procedures to patients. Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist. Keep records of patients’ therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Respiratory Care Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Respiratory Care Technician is $37046 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $53582. The lowest salary reported was $22184. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Respiratory Care Technician is $18.42 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $26.64. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $11.03. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Respiratory Care Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Respiratory Care Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
These are the highest paying cities for a Respiratory Care Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
1-4 years –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Respiratory Care Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $37046 while in 2007 it was just $34355.81
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 60% of Respiratory Care Technicians were males while 40% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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