Respiratory Therapists by Karen Mejia-Valladares https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/z8c86hbtgmwq en-us 2017-10-21 01:41:26 UTC 2025-10-20 14:19:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Job Description: karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/z8c86hbtgmwq/wish/199232923
  • Care for patients who have difficulty breathing through a variety of methods. 
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  • Respiratory Therapist can work in nursing care facilities or in a physicians' office.
  • Most respiratory therapist work in hospitals
  • They are constantly on  their feet for long hours and sometimes have to  move patients. 
  • They work along with registered nurses, physicians, surgeons, and medical assistants.
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  • At least an associate's degree is required for a Respiratory therapist, or they may have a bachelors degree.
  • Must have passed the state's or professional certification exams.
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  • There is a projected growth of 14% from 2014-2024
  • decrease in readmission to hospitals and respiratory problem due to the smoking or other emergencies can increase the demand for respiration therapists.

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