Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists work with patients who have trouble breathing. They also care for patients suffering from heart attacks or strokes. If you have a passion for caring for others, enjoy working in healthcare, and have great people skills, this career could be a great fit for you!

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll:

  • Work with physicians
  • Use various tests to evaluate and treat patients
  • Track patient progress
  • Develop treatment plans with physicians
  • Supervise respiratory therapy technicians

Interests

  • Caregiving
  • Operating Tools and Equipment
  • Problem Solving

-

Want to be a Respiratory Therapist?

Explore the education and training opportunities currently available through Louisiana’s 13 community and technical college campuses across the state.

Other Related Careers

Police Patrol Officer

Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$31,721 -
Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$47,582
Automotive Service Tech

Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$34,334 -
Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$51,501
Machinist

Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$39,134 -
Deprecated: Function money_format() is deprecated in /home/louisianacalling/public_html/wp-content/plugins/la-careers/careers.php on line 303
$58,701

Total Working Population

High School Diploma

No High School Diploma

High School + Post Secondary Credential

Louisiana Calling

9331 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810

1-844-LA-CALLS (1-844-522-2557)

info@louisianacalling.org