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How much do respiratory therapy tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for respiratory therapy tech in the United States is $29.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $39.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a respiratory therapy tech?

A Respiratory Therapy Tech, also known as a Respiratory Therapy Technician, is a healthcare professional who assists in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They work under the supervision of respiratory therapists and physicians, setting up and operating equipment such as ventilators and oxygen delivery devices. Their duties often include monitoring patients, performing basic respiratory procedures, and providing emergency care. Respiratory Therapy Techs typically work in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

What are some common challenges respiratory therapy techs face when working in fast-paced healthcare settings?

Respiratory Therapy Techs often work in dynamic environments such as hospitals or emergency departments, where they may need to respond quickly to critical situations. A major challenge is managing multiple patients with varying respiratory needs while maintaining accuracy in administering treatments and operating equipment. Effective communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is essential to ensure coordinated patient care. Adapting to rapidly changing situations and staying calm under pressure are key skills for thriving in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a respiratory therapy tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Respiratory Therapy Tech, you need a solid understanding of respiratory care principles, anatomy, and physiology, along with an associate degree in respiratory therapy and state licensure or certification (such as CRT or RRT credentials). Familiarity with ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and patient monitoring equipment is crucial for daily tasks. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help you deliver effective patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring patient safety, accurate treatment, and positive outcomes in high-stakes clinical environments.

What is the difference between Respiratory Therapy Tech vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectRespiratory Therapy TechRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsCertified Respiratory Therapy Tech (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapy Tech (RRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, and long-term care facilitiesHospitals, clinics, pulmonary clinics, and home care settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient care, set up and maintain respiratory equipment, perform basic proceduresDiagnose, develop treatment plans, perform advanced procedures, and manage patient care

The main difference between a Respiratory Therapy Tech and a Respiratory Therapist lies in their responsibilities and credentials. Respiratory Therapy Techs assist with patient care and equipment setup, while Respiratory Therapists perform advanced diagnostics and develop treatment plans. Both roles work in similar environments, but Respiratory Therapists typically have more advanced training and responsibilities.

What other jobs can a respiratory therapy tech do?

Respiratory therapy technicians can often transition into roles such as respiratory therapists, medical equipment technicians, or patient care assistants, utilizing their knowledge of respiratory care and medical equipment. They may also find opportunities in healthcare support, clinical education, or equipment sales, often requiring additional certification or training.
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Infographic showing various Respiratory Therapy Tech job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,734 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN

Round Rock, TX

St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


St. David's HealthCare rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:


Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP), the Respiratory Therapy Student Technician will administer noninvasive respiratory care /therapy to patients as ordered by the attending physician; and perform noninvasive diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor or Respiratory Therapy Charge Therapist participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Administers and monitors respiratory therapy treatments


  • Administers therapy according to established departmental policy


  • Responds immediately to Code Blue codes and Rapid Response calls and correctly manages the airway and external compressions under the direct supervision of a licensed RCP


  • Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies


  • Consult Charge therapist when in doubt about a procedure or situation


Records pertinent information on patient medical record


  • Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions intravenous during assigned shift


  • Maintains up-to-date departmental records


  • Enters charges per shift for service performed/provided


  • Gives knowledgeable and accurate shift report to oncoming shift


Performs noninvasive diagnostic tests and non-invasive respiratory therapy, i.e. nebulizer therapy


  • Performs bedside spirometry and accurately records results


  • Performs peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force and vital capacity measurements


  • Monitors pulse oximetry


  • Performs EKGs as ordered


Administers and monitors continuous oxygen therapy


  • Sets up oxygen new starts according to departmental policy within 20 minutes of notification


  • Monitors all continuous oxygen therapy, according to departmental policy


  • Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and calibration of Respiratory Therapy equipment as required


  • Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.


  • Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.


  • Other duties as assigned.


What qualifications you will need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • High School Graduate / GED
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program.
Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status


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