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Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.

Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.

A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.

License and training

Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.

Questions

What is the difference between CRT and RRT?

Both are NBRC credentials. RRT is the advanced level, and many hospitals require it for critical care.

Do respiratory therapists need a license?

Yes. Every state except Alaska requires a license for respiratory therapists.

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