ONET Occupations » 29-1126.00

Respiratory Therapists

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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Parachute skills

  1. Heal, cure - People (4.77)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.77)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.72)
  4. Supervise, manage - People (4.38)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.33)
  6. Plan - Data (4.32)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  8. Study, observe - Data (4.18)
  9. Listen - People (4.12)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  11. Speak - People (4.00)
  12. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.95)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (3.92)
  15. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.88)
  16. Coordinate - People (3.77)
  17. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.76)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.76)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  21. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.63)
  22. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.59)
  23. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  24. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  25. Instruct - People (3.50)
  26. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Monitoring (4.00)
  5. Active Learning (3.62)
  6. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  7. Service Orientation (3.62)
  8. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  9. Coordination (3.50)
  10. Instructing (3.50)
  11. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  12. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Information Ordering (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  9. Written Expression (3.50)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.72)
  2. Integrity (4.56)
  3. Dependability (4.50)
  4. Cooperation (4.45)
  5. Independence (4.35)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.33)
  7. Attention to Detail (4.33)
  8. Self Control (4.25)
  9. Initiative (4.22)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.12)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.96)
  12. Social Orientation (3.95)
  13. Persistence (3.92)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.89)
  15. Leadership (3.88)
  16. Innovation (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.77)
  2. Getting Information (4.59)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.49)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.44)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.40)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.38)
  7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.32)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.29)
  9. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.18)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.10)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.98)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.95)
  13. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.86)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.84)
  15. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.83)
  16. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.77)
  17. Analyzing Data or Information (3.76)
  18. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.68)
  19. Processing Information (3.66)
  20. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.59)
  21. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.56)
  22. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.54)
  23. Developing and Building Teams (3.52)
  24. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.52)
  1. Take Vital Signs (4.77)
  2. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.77)
  3. Draw Blood (4.77)
  4. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.77)
  5. Position Patient For Therapy (4.77)
  6. Practice Preventive Procedures In Medical Therapy Setting (4.77)
  7. Assist Patient In Performing Breathing Exercises (4.77)
  8. Collect Clinical Data (4.59)
  9. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.44)
  10. Identify Body Response Variations (4.44)
  11. Document Medical Prognosis (4.40)
  12. Make Decisions (4.38)
  13. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.32)
  14. Observe Patient Condition (4.18)
  15. Monitor Medical Oxygen Equipment (4.18)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (3.98)
  17. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.98)
  18. Follow Life Support Procedures (3.98)
  19. Follow Patient Care Procedures (3.98)
  20. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (3.98)
  21. Use Medical Equipment In Direct Patient Care (3.86)
  22. Use Respiratory Equipment (3.86)
  23. Set Up Incubators In Hospitals (3.86)
  24. Set Up Medical Oxygen Equipment (3.86)
  25. Direct And Coordinate Treatment Program Activities (3.77)
  26. Analyze Medical Data (3.76)
  27. Analyze Patient Activity (3.76)
  28. Evaluate Patient Response To Therapy (3.76)
  29. Perform Safety Inspections In Health Care Setting (3.59)