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Registered Respiratory therapist 

What Respiratory Therapists do:

Patients with breathing difficulties, such as those caused by a chronic illness like asthma, receive therapy from respiratory therapists.

Work environment:

Respiratory therapists typically have full-time jobs. They may have shifts that include nights, weekends, or holidays because they may work in medical facilities that are always open, such as hospitals.

How to become a Respiratory Therapist:

An associate's degree in respiratory therapy is often required for respiratory therapists. Some employers favor hiring job applicants with a bachelor's degree. 

Pay:

In May 2021, the median annual salary for respiratory therapists was $61,830.