Respiratory Therapy Technicians

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Job Description


	Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Respiratory Therapy Technicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	6,920
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)	340
Offices of Physicians	270
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	240
Home Health Care Services	220
Offices of Other Health Practitioners	190
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	180
Health and Personal Care Stores	140
Outpatient Care Centers	70
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	40

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$51,380
Average Hourly Wage	$24.70
Total Employment	9,090

Related Majors & Degrees

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
	Respiratory Therapy Technician / Assistant
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
	Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist

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