Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
Medicine and health
NOC 32103
Filmed in 
Vancouver
Viviana visits a hospital to talk to a respiratory therapist, who looks after the breathing portion of a patient’s life support. He is part of a multi-disciplinary team that helps patients regain their health, one of the many rewarding aspects of his job.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$79,253
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,020

Top Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

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