Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Help people breathe easier under the supervision of doctors and respiratory therapists.

Career Snapshot

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Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Physical demands

Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
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  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
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  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
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Top Skills

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