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Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Respiratory therapy technicians assist respiratory therapists with monitoring patients and performing diagnostic tests.

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AT-A-GLANCE

Average Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

0.00%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

Patient Interaction

High

Blood Interaction

Low

Career Description

Respiratory therapy technicians assist respiratory therapists with monitoring patients and performing diagnostic tests.

Academic Requirements

Completion of an associate’s degree program is the generally the only education needed for this career.

Schools

Washburn University Topeka
University of Kansas Lawrence
Southwestern Illinois College Belleville
Rolla Technical Institute Rolla
KU School of Health Professions Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City
Johnson County Community College Overland Park
Franklin Technology Center Joplin
University of Missouri – Columbia Columbia
St. Louis Community College St. Louis
St. Louis Community College – Forest Park St. Louis
St. Louis Community College – Meramec St. Louis
St. Louis College of Health Careers – Fenton Branch Fenton
St. Charles Community College St. Peters
St. Louis College of Health Careers St. Louis
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar
Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville
Missouri State University – West Plains West Plains
Missouri Southern State University Joplin
Missouri State University Springfield
Concorde Career College Kansas City

Professional Organizations

Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association

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Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory therapists work under a physician’s supervision to take care of patients with lung problems. The patients might have chronic asthma or have suffered a heart attack, stroke or other disease or illness.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

27.54%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

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Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians receive prescriptions or refill requests and make sure information is complete and accurate. They might measure, count out, label and record the amounts and doses of medicines, and also make sure drugs are stored and secured correctly.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25—41K

Job Growth

13.95%

Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

A cardiovascular technologist assists with the diagnosis and treatment of heart issues. They conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. They may conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

11.13%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

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