Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Respiratory Therapist interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They monitor and record the progress of treatment. They also teach patients how to use treatments.

Salary: The median annual Respiratory Therapist salary is $65,199 with a range usually between $59.246-$70,891.

Education: In order to be a Respiratory Therapist you need a Associate degree.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would like to be one because I want to help others especially children.