Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Respiratory therapists help patients who have difficulty breathing. This is usually the result of a respiratory disorder, like asthma or emphysema. Respiratory therapists may work with patients on a regular basis, or they may respond to emergency situations. For instance, a patient suffering from a heart attack or stroke may need a respiratory therapist to regain breathing abilities after the event.

Salary: Annual salary, hourly wage: $57,200 a year, $26.86 an hour

Education: Suggested education: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapist

Demand for this Profession: Number of jobs in the USA: 116,960

                

Reflection: I would like to be a Respiratory Therapist because it caught my attention.