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- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Respiratory Therapy Technicians spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Respiratory Therapy Technicians are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Psychology and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Processing Information
Getting Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Handling and Moving Objects
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Thinking Creatively
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interacting With Computers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing and Building Teams
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing Administrative Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Recognition
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Selective Attention
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Control Precision
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Written Expression
Hearing Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Originality
Visual Color Discrimination
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Trunk Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Reaction Time
Number Facility
Multilimb Coordination
Static Strength
Response Orientation
Gross Body Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Speed of Limb Movement
Dynamic Strength
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Sound Localization
Interests
Social
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Education and Training
Chemistry
English Language
Biology
Therapy and Counseling
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Clerical
Administration and Management
Philosophy and Theology
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
Engineering and Technology
Production and Processing
Foreign Language
Design
Transportation
Telecommunications
Wages
Nevada
$71,530
Maryland
$71,380
Connecticut
$64,110
New Jersey
$61,670
New Hampshire
$61,120
Hawaii
$60,020
New York
$56,030
Washington
$56,010
Rhode Island
$55,260
California
$54,080
Minnesota
$52,640
Vermont
$52,460
Maine
$50,060
Pennsylvania
$49,780
Virginia
$48,040
Michigan
$47,090
Indiana
$46,920
Massachusetts
$46,320
Florida
$46,140
Louisiana
$45,790
Colorado
$45,440
Arizona
$44,640
Wisconsin
$44,610
Georgia
$44,180
Illinois
$43,450
Texas
$42,850
New Mexico
$41,390
South Carolina
$41,320
Idaho
$41,180
North Carolina
$41,120
Ohio
$41,100
Arkansas
$40,940
Kentucky
$40,480
Iowa
$39,450
Missouri
$39,150
Tennessee
$39,090
Utah
$38,980
West Virginia
$37,340
Oklahoma
$37,080
Mississippi
$36,310
Kansas
$36,270
Alabama
$35,420
Montana
$30,460
Puerto Rico
$18,340
Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Service Orientation
Operation Monitoring
Active Learning
Science
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Writing
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Equipment Maintenance
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Negotiation
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Self Control
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Initiative
Independence
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Contact With Others
Telephone
Physical Proximity
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Standing
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Sitting
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree