Evan Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I was an RRT before PA school. I worked mostly in smaller hospitals doing adult critical care and NICU. There were never a shortage of positions available for new grads. We even ran with traveler therapists for a while cause there was no one available. Some days there were more travelers on than permanent therapists. I don't think it will be hard to find a job... I think that RT was great experience for PA school. RTs were well represented in our class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slprncess Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I was a RT for 6 years prior to PA school. I can honestly say it has helped me so much since I have been in school. I understand things that others do not. It is esp helpful considering we are in Respiratory now! =) It is a great field but I felt like many others did that I just didnt feel that there was much advancement and I wanted to do more. I feel it was a great stepping stone for me. You shouldnt have a problem finding a job depending on where you are. In bigger cities I dont see it as a problem. But remember you only have a few choices, either hospital, homecare or pulm office. Nursing does have a few more options. But I would suggest researching each field and then do whatever you feel strongly about! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornellSPA Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I echo most of what was said above. I was a RT and CPFT and it helped me all through PA School, even just knowing how to run a vent and now stating over how to read an ABG were major benefits. I have kept my RT credentials current as well as my PA-C. I still get mailing for RT positions. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nhk Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 hey thanks all of u for your replies..thank you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nhk Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 ya one more doubt.. can i get part time jobs with my CRT??or RRT is required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banster Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 In my area it seems that you can sign on as long as you are eligible for the RRT status. Although it is pretty common for them to hold you to obtaining RRT within a certain time frame. In the state of CA the licensing board only gives you the title of Respiratory Care Practitioner. RRT is a national board thing. My hospital only requires CRT for RCP1 and RCP2. Obviously if you were ready to take on more initiative than you would get RRT to escalate. That is just at my hospital, so i hope you are not confused. Check out your state consumer affairs board on what they issue. Personaly I graduated RT advanced school at SJVC in Visalia which means I was RRT eligible from jump. Not all programs make you RRT eligible but it is becoming a new trend. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentJock Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 As someone who's in RT school right now, this is all very comforting. There are some students from the last graduating class who have stated they are having a hard time finding jobs. I live in Texas and right now there is a mass invasion into the state due to the economy. Has anyone tried going to school full time while also working as a RT full time? Is that overkill? Apply to the pediatric internship at Childrens. You are pretty much guaranteed a position when you graduate. My friend did the program and started at a little over $24hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carolanimal Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Apply to the pediatric internship at Childrens. You are pretty much guaranteed a position when you graduate. My friend did the program and started at a little over $24hr. Hey!!! How's Chicago? When are you finally applying to PA school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfisher03 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hey everybody. Loved all the posts but I have a question. I am an RRT of 6 years and am working on my bachelors degree with intent of going to pa school. My question is as a Respiratory Therapist, how well accepted are we when we are applying to pa school? Does it help alot? A little? My bachelors will be in Respiratory Therapy plus some extra sciences and stuff on the side? Do I have any worries getting in with all of this. Any feed back is appreciated Chris Fisher R.R.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banster Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Every school is different from what I have gathered. Sounds like your right on the money with the HCE's though. There seems to be a trend in higher GPA's desired and do not confuse that with the minimum required. My best advice is continue to search these forums and attend some informational seminars. Good Luck! I am an RT also looking into PA:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprilS Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 For those of you who might be looking for respiratory care practitioners jobs, MemorialCare in southern California has openings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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