Respiratory Therapist Career

Functional Skills are essential skills that help individuals perform tasks effectively in everyday life, work, and education.

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

Airway Management

Mechanical Ventilation

Aerosol & Medication Delivery

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Blood Gas Analysis

Patient Education & Communication

Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

Infection Control

CPR & Emergency Response

Documentation & Record-Keeping

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication, teamwork, and critical thinking to ensure seamless project execution.

Technical Skills are specialized abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks or functions.

Task

95%

Administering oxygen therapy and aerosol medications to patients with respiratory illnesses.

92%

Monitoring patients' vital signs and respiratory status during treatments.

90%

Performing pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and function.

88%

Managing and maintaining mechanical ventilators for patients in critical care.

85%

Educating patients and their families about respiratory diseases and treatment plans.

82%

Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.

80%

Providing emergency respiratory support, including CPR and intubation assistance.

78%

Cleaning and sterilizing respiratory equipment to prevent infections.

75%

Documenting patient treatments and progress in medical records.

72%

Assisting with bronchoscopies and other diagnostic procedures.

Work Activities

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