Respiratory Therapists   29-1126

Health Science
promising occupation

Description

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

Maryland

Education Requirements

Associate's degree

Growth Opportunity

20.90% growth rate
230 annual job openings

Wage Range

$38/hour 32.22 37.57 50th percentile 40.46

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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