Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.

Salary: $59,710

Education: Associates degree but most do carry a bachelor's degree

Demand or need for this particular career: They are required to be licensed in various states