ONET Occupations » 29-2054.00

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

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Parachute skills

  1. Heal, cure - People (4.80)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.80)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.65)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.60)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.16)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.02)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  8. Study, observe - Data (3.92)
  9. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.87)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.64)
  11. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.63)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Speak - People (3.50)
  15. Listen - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Monitoring (3.62)
  2. Active Listening (3.50)
  3. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  4. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (3.62)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  6. Near Vision (3.50)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Self Control (4.73)
  2. Dependability (4.73)
  3. Integrity (4.70)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.65)
  5. Concern for Others (4.60)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.59)
  7. Cooperation (4.53)
  8. Initiative (4.39)
  9. Independence (4.32)
  10. Social Orientation (4.25)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.22)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.16)
  13. Analytical Thinking (4.16)
  14. Persistence (4.02)
  15. Leadership (3.87)
  16. Innovation (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.80)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.41)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.35)
  4. Getting Information (4.30)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.22)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.21)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.09)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.05)
  9. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.04)
  10. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.98)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.92)
  12. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.79)
  13. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.78)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (3.64)
  15. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.62)
  16. Interacting With Computers (3.60)
  17. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.50)
  1. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.80)
  2. Assist Patient In Performing Breathing Exercises (4.80)
  3. Position Patient For Therapy (4.80)
  4. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.80)
  5. Take Vital Signs (4.80)
  6. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.41)
  7. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.41)
  8. Collect Clinical Data (4.30)
  9. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.22)
  10. Identify Body Response Variations (4.22)
  11. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.09)
  12. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.09)
  13. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.09)
  14. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (4.09)
  15. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.09)
  16. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.09)
  17. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.09)
  18. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (4.09)
  19. Monitor Medical Oxygen Equipment (3.92)
  20. Observe Patient Condition (3.92)
  21. Use Respiratory Equipment (3.78)
  22. Set Up Medical Oxygen Equipment (3.78)
  23. Analyze Medical Data (3.64)