Anesthesiologist vs Respiratory Therapist
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Pay
Anesthesiologist
$525,000 typical, a year
Most Anesthesiologists earn $475,100 to $600,000 a year.
From 153 postings that list pay
1,180 open jobs now
Respiratory Therapist
$79,200 typical, a year
Most Respiratory Therapists earn $70,400 to $88,300 a year.
From 565 postings that list pay
6,934 open jobs now
Anesthesiologists typically earn about $445,800 more a year than Respiratory Therapists.
What each one does
Anesthesiologist
- Provide anesthesia care for patients during surgical procedures.
- Perform preoperative evaluations and obtain informed consent.
- Monitor patient vital signs and manage anesthesia during surgery.
- Oversee the administration of anesthesia by nurse anesthetists.
- Administer nerve blocks for pain treatment.
- Manage patients in the recovery room after surgery.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Respiratory Therapist
- Assess patients to determine appropriate respiratory care needs.
- Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory care.
- Perform arterial blood gas tests and analyze the results.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and response to treatment.
- Manage mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
More common in Anesthesiologist postings
- Anesthesia8 in 10
- Clinical Leadership1 in 10
- Orthopedic1 in 10
- ENT1 in 10
- Nurse AnesthesiaFewer than 1 in 10
- NeurosurgeryFewer than 1 in 10
- SurgeryFewer than 1 in 10
More common in Respiratory Therapist postings
- Respiratory Therapy9 in 10
- Oxygen Therapy2 in 10
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)2 in 10
- Respiratory Procedures2 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Anesthesiologist
- Board Certified3 in 10
- Medical License1 in 10
- CRNA1 in 10
Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support4 in 10
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)3 in 10
- Respiratory Care Certifications2 in 10
- RCP Licensing1 in 10
- RRT Licensure1 in 10
- American Heart Association1 in 10
Open jobs
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist Assistant-Anesthesiology
MetroHealthPay not stated 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, USAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)AnesthesiaCase ManagementClinical ResearchBasic Life SupportPhysician- Pediatric Anesthesiology
MetroHealthPay not stated 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, USDirect Patient CareClinical ResearchAnesthesia
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - RRT / CRT
Prime HealthcarePay not stated Philadelphia, PA, USBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Respiratory TherapyAmerican Heart AssociationRCP Licensing- Pay not stated 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, USAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)HemodynamicsRespiratory TherapyPALS Certification +2
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