RT Career?

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I'm sorry my question is probably a little out of place here, but I'm having trouble finding an unbiased and timely answer to my question, and there don't seem to be any active RT specific internet forums.

I'm getting ready to retire from my government job, am in my early fifties, and am looking at RT as a second career. I am seeing many contradictory reports on the current job market for new grad RT's. Anyone able to shed some light? I live in the Phonix area.

Also, I realize age discrimination is illegal, but do you think my age will be a strike against me?

Todd

Also jobs arent hard come come by.We have positions open now we cant seem to fill plus there also alot of travel sites with a ton of positions open.there alot of jobs out there.Favorite Staffing is just one that comes to mind.as well as over seas.

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Tmw you are describing something which is unique to your facility. I have worked in Florida and the RTs are not doing most of what you describe. There are hospitals in South Florida do not allow RTs to draw ABGs and I know not all transport teams have RTs. The nurses and Paramedics manage the ventilators even on NICU teams like MCH in Miami. RNs also manage vents and extubate post op in a couple of the hospitals I am directly familiar with.

What you described for pushing medications makes my point about direct supervision.

It is good RT raised its education to an Associates degree but I do know many RTs were grandfathered in with a 1 year cert or less. It will take many years before all RTs have a minimum of an Associates degree.

Yes there are RTs inserting PICC lines and also doing IVs and phlebotomy but that can be an effort to save jobs while nursing is picking up things which RT is losing reimbursement for.

I hope RT survives but even your professional website states the bills for professional recognition was defeated. This has created lots of opportunity for nurses to take over COPD and Asthma education.

Best of luck to you in your pursuit of an RT career.

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You can't tell me that its unique to where I work.I took a couple of travel assignments in south Florida and I can tell you that is not the case.I dont know why you have to fabricate things.I was just in Miami 2months ago and no nurses do not touch the vents.Also there are transports jobs open so what are you saying.Ive been all over Florida and its the same story.I dont know why some of you get so upset about what im saying.Paramedics touching the vents?Here in Florida that is illegal.Their license dont cover that.That I know for sure.Check the scope of practice.No hospital would let them do that.They would be reported to the board quick..What's the problem with Respiratory growing.Whether you like it or now things are changing.Believe me ive been doing this for over 20 years and I dont have any reason to make things up but when I see you fabricate things I have to let people know and they can also see for themselves.Just read about things going on.Read respiratory therapy scope of practice that youll learn all you need to know.Dont get upset thats just the way it is.

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Also the bill your talking about that failed in congress,im not sure what you mean because the bill is still there.What deduction reimbursement?There hasnt been a reduction in reimbursement.Im not sure you know what your talking about.If you mean the changes in medicare for home dmes for one that hasnt taken effect and that failed in congress.Do you really think Respiratory is going anywhere?You are sadly mistaken.Also I live in Florida I can tell you whats going on whats not.I also travelled and have been to other states and I havent seen any of the things you discribe.I know every place is hiring so I not such where all this is coming from.I only know what I know and I ive been doing this for 22 years and all I have seen is good things.Also no one was grandfather in.It was either you get your license or you lose your job.I know what im saying not wishful thinking.I think you get confused as to CRT verses RRT there is a difference as LPN verses RN..I in no way put nurses down,my wife,mother-in-law and grand mother are nurses but dont tell people looking to get into Respiratory all these untrue things that are not true.I have never had a problem finding a job and have always seen openings for positions.Im just not seeing all this dread and problems you speak of.If you know anyone who wants a job tell them to send me a message.We have quite a bit of them open here and all over Florida.

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In NC...they most certainly can transport and are allowed to perform all tasks that the RNs do

http://www.ncrcb.org/uploads/declaratoryrulings/Declaratory%20Ruling-%20Air%20Ambulance%20Advanced%20Practice%202017.pdf

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