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Respiratory Therapists
Job description
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.
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Entry level hourly / annual
$22.97
$47,784
Typical hourly / annual
$29.76
$61,898
Experienced hourly / annual
$37.12
$77,210
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 69 |
| Total Employed 530 | |
| Projected Growth 2% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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Associate degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Respiratory Therapists 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | - | - | 14 | 160 | 18 | - |
| Total (192) | - | - | 14 | 160 | 18 | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Respiratory Therapists
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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