Respiratory Therapist Salary
What is a respiratory therapist?
They are considered a health care professional who treats patients who have cardiopulmonary ailments and breathing problems under the supervision of physicians. A respiratory therapist is the one that helps to relieve the patient’s symptoms and restores their breathing function. A respiratory therapist does not have as much authority as a physician but they do have more authority than a nurse. A respiratory therapist also needs to have a good bedside manner because they may have to deal with patients that are worried or upset so having an understanding calm presence can be helpful. In becoming a respiratory therapist means that you will be dealing with patients of all ages from a premature baby to elderly patients. More