WHY be an RT?
It's a calling
Keeping the patient experience forefront is paramount. Treating each patient with skill, dedication, and genuine care makes the respiratory care profession a vital piece to the entire health care system.
For the challenge
Each day, each experience, brings new challenges, making the career of an RT a rewarding path to choose.
LifeLONG Learning
RTs are lifelong learners, spending years refining and then yearly maintaining their skills and licensure through continued education and training.
Solid career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the “Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations.” As the U.S. population ages, so too will an increased incidence of respiratory conditions, thus leading to an increased demand for respiratory therapy services. Median pay for RTs is about $80,450/year.
