Respiratory Therapists
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Occupation Description
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing maladies. They also accept primary accountability for all breathing care modalities, including the management of respiratory therapy specialists. Duties can also require them to initiate and conduct therapeutic measures; keep patient records; and select, assemble, check, and control apparatus.
Total Employees In 2010
116960
Job Openings By 2025
52700
Growth Rate
27.7%
Required Work Experience
None
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