Respiratory Therapists
Code: 29-1126.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
CRRT (Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist)
CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)
Diagnostics RRT (Diagnostics Registered Respiratory Therapist)
Infant RT (Infant Respiratory Therapist)
Licensed CRT (Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist)
Licensed RT (Licensed Respiratory Therapist)
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Registered RCP)
Registered Respiratory Practitioner
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Respiratory Therapists
Salaries for a Respiratory Therapists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Respiratory Therapists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Respiratory Therapists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Respiratory Therapists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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