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

Nebraska

Education Requirements

Associate's degree

Growth Opportunity

6.50% growth rate
70 annual job openings

Wage Range

$31/hour 28.71 30.95 50th percentile 35.65

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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