How do they match: Respiratory Therapists

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
  • Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • 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.

  • Train medical providers.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.