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Respiratory Department Support To provide specified respiratory investigations to clients/patients and administrative/QC support to the respiratory department in line with company quality procedures.

$60 - $80/hr

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How much do respiratory technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for respiratory technician in the United States is $25.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a respiratory technician?

A respiratory technician provides care for patients who have chronic lung conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer, under the supervision of a respiratory therapist. They also work with patients recovering from heart attacks or strokes who need assistance in regaining normal breathing function. As a respiratory technician, you perform diagnostic testing, operate oxygen therapy equipment and other breathing treatment devices, set up ventilators, calibrate machines, and monitor patients during treatment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a respiratory technician?

To thrive as a Respiratory Technician, you need a solid background in respiratory therapy principles, patient care, and science, usually supported by an associate degree and state licensure or certification (such as CRT or RRT). Familiarity with ventilators, pulmonary function testing equipment, and electronic health records is essential for daily tasks. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help you respond quickly to patient needs and collaborate with healthcare teams. These competencies are crucial for providing safe, effective respiratory care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

What are some common challenges respiratory technicians face in their daily work and how can they be managed?

Respiratory Technicians often work in fast-paced environments such as hospitals and clinics, where they must respond quickly to patient needs and emergencies. One common challenge is managing a high patient load while ensuring each individual receives quality care and precise respiratory therapy. Effective communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is essential for coordinating treatment plans. Staying current with evolving equipment and procedures also requires ongoing learning. Developing strong organizational skills and maintaining a calm, detail-oriented approach can help manage these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Respiratory Technician vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectRespiratory TechnicianRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsCertificate or Associate's degree, CPR certificationAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, licensure, certification (CRT or RRT)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, emergency settingsHospitals, clinics, long-term care, home care
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with equipment, perform basic tests, support respiratory careAssess patients, develop treatment plans, manage ventilators

Respiratory Technicians typically assist respiratory therapists by preparing equipment and performing basic tests, while Respiratory Therapists have advanced training to assess and develop treatment plans for patients with breathing issues. Both roles work in similar healthcare settings, but Respiratory Therapists have more responsibilities and require higher credentials.

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Infographic showing various Respiratory Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,207 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

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Respiratory Department Support

To provide specified respiratory investigations to clients/patients and administrative/QC support to the respiratory department in line with company quality procedures. This clinic is a community-based hub so the individual will be working independently and remotely to our main site. Full remote support will be available.

Main Duties of the Job

The role requires good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the post holder being computer literate and having knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. There is a need for a high standard of literacy and numeracy within the role, and the post holder will hold and maintain the ARTP Full Certificate in Performing & Reporting Adult Spirometry. Due to the nature of the work, and in the interests of patient care, there is a need for absolute accuracy and patient confidentiality at all times as well as adherence to the Company's rigorous quality procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). In turn this requires the post holder to be committed, conscientious and motivated and able to work effectively as a member of a team in a pressured environment. Enhanced Adult Barred DBS will be undertaken prior to employment start.

Job Responsibilities
  • Perform Spirometry, Bronchodilator Reversibility testing + FeNO testing
  • Working to the Company's Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
  • Patient management and preparation for procedures
  • Ensuring a high standard of patient/client care including the cleanliness and stocking of clinical areas
  • To train in Basic Life Support
  • Administrative & QC procedures
  • Maintain and update professional knowledge including new procedures and techniques
  • Maintain full compliance with mandatory training requirements and clinical governance policies, including infection control, safeguarding, resuscitation and information governance.

Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. All clinical employees are required to register with the appropriate professional body for their profession and are required to comply with this professional body’s code of conduct and guidelines at all times.

Qualifications Essential
  • ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry
Experience Essential
  • Perform Spirometry, Bronchodilator Reversibility testing + FeNO testing.
  • Working to the Company's Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
  • Patient management and preparation for procedures.
  • Ensuring a high standard of patient/client care including the cleanliness and stocking of clinical areas.
  • To train in Basic Life Support.
  • Administrative & QC procedures.
  • Maintain and update professional knowledge including new procedures and techniques.
  • Maintain full compliance with mandatory training requirements and clinical governance policies, including infection control, safeguarding, resuscitation and information governance.
  • Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate
  • All clinical employees are required to register with the appropriate professional body for their profession and are required to comply with this professional body’s code of conduct and guidelines at all times.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service Check
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  • UK Registration
  • Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Desirable
  • N/A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details Employer Name

Express Diagnostics

Address

South Birmingham CDC

Maypole Retail Park

Birmingham

B14 5JF

United Kingdom

Employer's Website

http://www.expressdiagnostics.co.uk/