How do they match: Respiratory Therapists

  • Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, or assistants.

  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.