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Respiratory Therapy Technician
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Salary range:

$45,302 – $62,162

Minimum training

Associate's degree; state-issued license required

Job description:

Respiratory therapy technicians evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Their duties often overlap with respiratory therapists, but technicians follow specific, well-defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians, including treating patients and administering medications.

Work environment:

Respiratory therapy technicians work in hospitals and may travel to patients' homes.

Training requirements:

Respiratory therapy technicians are required to earn an associate's or bachelor's degree. They are licensed by the State of California Respiratory Care Board.

Paying for training:

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