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Respiratory Therapists

  • Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$77,958
Most Common Education Level
Associate degree
Projected Job Growth
+10.48%

What do Respiratory Therapists do?

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.


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