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Respiratory Therapist
Manage breathing treatments and ventilator care
$55,000 – $85,000/yrTreat patients with breathing disorders and manage mechanical ventilation in hospitals.
Highlights
Common tasks
Administer breathing treatments, manage ventilators, respond to code blues, and assess lung function.
Potential downsides
High-stress ICU environment, exposure to respiratory infections, and shift work.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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