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Certified Respiratory Therapist
₡13 475 730 (CRC)/yr
₡6 478,72 (CRC)/hr
₡192 703 (CRC)/yr
The average certified respiratory therapist gross salary in Costa Rica is ₡13 475 730 or an equivalent hourly rate of ₡6 479. In addition, they earn an average bonus of ₡192 703. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Costa Rica. An entry level certified respiratory therapist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of ₡9 741 006. On the other end, a senior level certified respiratory therapist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of ₡16 722 521.
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Salary Potential
₡14 618 735 (CRC)
8 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Certified Respiratory Therapist will increase 8 % over 5 years.
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Certified Respiratory Therapist, the majority at 57% with bachelors.
Typical Field of Study: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Training
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View Cost of Living PageCosta Rica (UK: , US: ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of 51,060 km2 (19,710 sq mi). An estimated 333...
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Job Description
Assesses and gives patient treatment, management, and preventive care to patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Assumes primary responsibility, practicing under the direction of a Supervisor and/or Physician, for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for... treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. Requires NBRC certification.
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