I’m a Rt in California and my dad lives in Ireland. If I wanted to move to Ireland does respiratory therapy exist there as an occupation? how does that work

I've been studying LJ for a few months and am averaging ~88% on the tests now. I checked out tutorial systems today and got a 50% on the first practice test because the questions are worded so differently. I'm stressing like crazy now.

Kinda a bummer tbh

Edit: for Canada its actually 1500 hours my bad

I’m getting close to my last semester as a student, and I’ve found I’m really interested in working trauma. I love the adrenaline and the fast pace that comes with it. Problem is finding hospitals in the Midwest that let RTs specialize. My question is, what do you as an RT do in trauma specifically? What’s it like?

34 y/o Ontario male considering this as a career option.

1. Realistic starting pay is ~$35/hr from what I can tell. Agree/disagree? What is realized pay potential like — $40-45/hr?

2. What is true scope of practice like on-job? Not what can RTs do, but what do you actually get to do?

3. Is there respect and value in the profession, or are you working in RNs’ shadows?

4. I imagine majority of RTs are working in-hospital. Is it as varied as Google search results suggest? In other words are you really bouncing around hospital floors and units throughout your shift?

5. What are shifts like in terms of length, frequency, workload, and pace?

6. What are job prospects like? Did you find your first job was a keeper, or did you have to move around to find a good fit? Do you take whatever you can get, or can you afford to be choosey?

7. Any room for career progression? I see Michener offers a part-time, one-year program for an anaesthesiology assistant. Beyond that, what else can you get into as far as career transitioning later on without having to acquire an entirely new advanced diploma or degree?

8. If you could have a do-over — would you become an RT again? Why?

Thanks in advance for your time responding.

Has anyone become an IBCLC after being an RRT? Very interested in starting courses and would love to get any insight from someone who has gone through the process! Also, if so - how did it compare to going through RT school? Do you work in hospital or private practice? What does your pay look like compared to RRT? Thanks in advance!

Current first semester student here,
My 'Professor' completely skipped over this chapter and essentially, refuses to teach it or lecture on it. A lot of the pressures it brings up in the opening pages are already hard to grasp and trying to understand where it fits in terms of compliance and elastance, surface tension and all that makes zero sense.

I haven't found a ton of videos on these pressures specifically and unfortunately for this class, i have accepted that I'll have to teach myself a lot of the terms and theory.

Any suggestions on tackling this chapter or if anyone can make sense of it? Sorry if this the best place to post on this stuff. I'm desperate.

I’m 36M in the US( FL). I had a career change I was in law enforcement and technology for the last 18 years. I got my early retirement from the sheriff’s office. Now I’m looking for a career change, I tried the technology market but it is saturated in the US.

I am interested in switching to the medical field there are a few programs (A.S.) in my community college: RN, Respiratory Tech, medical imagining.

How’s the market for RT in FL as far as finding a job right out of school?

What is the schedule and pay like for a new RT in FL?

Eventually I’m planning to move to NJ to take care of elder family members so this career change has to help with employment there.

Hey so I’m just wondering if most RT’s do this. I usually just wear a surgical mask (unless the pt has other serious issues) but lately I’ve been noticing that I’ve been getting sick a lot and getting a sore throat after suctioning various patients a day ( I work in a large trauma hospital). Understandable since they are coughing a lot after I hit the carina.

I was thinking about getting a pair of stoggles as well.

Side note: I never see my fellow RT’s or RN’s wearing eye protection in my hospital when suctioning so just wanted to see if it’s a thing or are we not taking the proper precautions. Thanks

if you live in illinois, how long did it take for you to receive your RT state license after the NBRC?

Expired in early 2024 but still in packaging. I work in a very small clinic in which we do not have to use these often and keep a limited supply.

I bet a lot of us go from patient to patient putting on our stethoscope and then back around our necks back and forth all day. Then we get neck pain and the dreaded "nerd neck". And charting all day doesn't help either.

I bought a stethoscope holster, but the thing is so clunky when putting my stethoscope on or taking it off. My stethoscope holster gets caught in doors or beds. I thrown it away.

So I've been wondering if there are any tips and tricks when it comes to carrying a stethoscope thats easy to put on and take off as the day goes on.

Hi guys! Me again! I don’t want to get any of the RT preceptors in trouble but I want to show my appreciation for what (they) this rotation taught me. Is it acceptable to gift them something? If so, what do y’all suggest?

How do I know when to place a peds pt on the neonatal circuit or adult/peds circuit ? What is the kilo cutoff?

I hate the holidays. Sign me up. Love the excuse to say “sorry I have to work.” And not have anyone put expectations on me since I have to work.

Hey y’all! I am 31, currently working part time in marketing. I find it meaningless and want to make the switch. How many of you have come into this work from something complete different? What was the adjustment like, and would you recommend it ?

i checked the fit of the cannula, it’s fitted on the px nostrils, also i tried to feel it with my arms if theres source of leak, i didnt feel any

checked the tubings, no leakage how to usually troubleshoot low pip alarm on niv patients on assist control mode?

Im having trouble to drain the water and condensation from the tubings even if i lift it so the traps can catch it, and tap it , still most of the water stays in the tubings

any tips on how i can drain it completely? im not satisfied with the amount of water im draining :(

Hey everyone as the title says I’m a nurse, actually a new grad. I was loving my job despite it being so difficult and stressful but I just had a very traumatic experience with a patient and it has given me PTSD. I’m thinking of switching to RT? What do you guys think? Is it worth it to switch? How’s the job stability? I graduated with no debt from scholarships and FAFSA and I’m hoping I could do RT with little debt as possible.

Please advise.

Also I greatly appreciate you guys and all that you do!

Thank you.

Hello! I am a first year RT student. I have ADHD the more forgetful and loss of time type. I take medication but honestly it makes me to tired and last 4 hours (take 2 a day)Other meds have too many side effects. NOT asking for medical advice but will look into other peoples experiences with other meds. also I am a female so meds I find do affect male and females differently. Now that I got that out of the way.

I currently I am stressed about memorizing all the lung disease and pathophysiology/ physiology. I get B's but honestly, I want better and think I can do better. Before this program I was a A student (besides physics). I really want to KNOW this stuff. It's people's LIVES I will be taking care of and I just can't find a good way to study. ANY suggestion is greatly appreciated. Let me know what yall did to study and what worked and what didn't. Also what do you do to keep sharp while on the job.

Currently I make quizlets but they take too long to make. I read the book but that takes time to. I need a solid way that I will know work. I figured I would have it down when I did the prerequisite courses, but I never had to KNOW information like this and retain ALL of it. I believe all of it is necessary to know. But would like your thoughts on that as well.

I have started studying RT this year, and so far my grades are good, and I enjoy what I'm learning! I've also had a few clinicals already at the hospital, so I really got to see how the job would be on the field. I'm really motivated to get a job in healthcare, and I feel like respiratory will be a good fit for me. I just wanted to get as many different opinions as I can on this career.

Any advice, anecdotes, positive or negative feedback is appreciated! Please give me your stories and how the experience has been for you! Cons, pros, career advancement, pivots, things I'll need to develop, etc. If anyone is willing to share how satisfied they are with their career and salary/benefits as well after X number of years, feel free to let me know. If anyone has given up on RT, I would also like to know why and what you have redirected yourself to afterwards.

Thanks a lot in advance! 😊🙏

26F / Starting RT in the fall (yay!) after finally stepping away from corporate. I am so excited to begin learning about and working in RT to be a part of a genuinely helping field. I see lots of people dissatisfied with their career in RT after a few years or so. I’m not ready to take on RN at the moment and would rather stick to a more specialized focus, so RT is perfect for me now. I’m wondering if it would be doable to transition from RT to RN later on with a primarily online program after getting healthcare and years of hospital pt care experience. I also have my bachelors in Sociology before this if that’s relevant at all, so these won’t be my first degrees.

Edit to add I love to know a lot about a little, sort of an expert of some things rather than knowing a little about a lot of broad things. I sometimes convince myself I’m not smart enough or emotionally strong enough to handle the daily stressors of RN. Thoughts?

There’s an older male RT where I work. Everyone knows he’s a mysoginist, but he’s also been inappropriate with my classmates (who I graduated and got employed with at this hospital). He’s played inappropriate movie scenes (about sexual assault) and comedy skits (about racism) claiming it’s just what was funny around his time. Two of my female classmates are a bit older, around his age. One weird instance was when one of them was chatting to me about weight gain. He hopped into the conversation as he usually does saying real men like when women gain weight in their hips. Her husband should be happy. Maybe I’m being too sensitive. My own experience is he brushes off what I say unless a man says it. The problem is this hospital is low on people who can charge. In addition, he also works NICU although has been difficult to find at important moments, like when a baby needed intubated. It sounds like he has been let go and allowed to come back, so even if I do talk to the manager I think the benefits of having him there will outweigh the benefits of him leaving. I would really appreciate any thoughts and advice.

I’m an international respiratory therapy student in the U.S. and about to graduate. I’m wondering if anyone knows of any hospitals that might be willing to sponsor a work visa so I can stay and work in the U.S.

I am currently in school for Respiratory therapy and graduate in a year. I am just trying to plan out my future and do all the work that I can to set myself up for success. I may be totally confused on if you become an ECMO specialist from in-job training or have to get certified beforehand.

getting a lot of mixed answers from in person and internet searches. A lot of statistics are skewed because of California and NY pay. I just want to know what I got myself into because I thought I knew.

I'm aware larger hospitals pay more and there is night shift differentials/ overtime etc. I just wanna know it all and know everything I can about the job in Louisiana.

I passed my TMC last week with a 124. I really wanted to have my testing done by Thanksgiving but now that’s definitely not happening as the NBRC hasn’t received the results yet. Just wondering how long you guys had to wait before you could schedule yours.

Title says it all- I've been dying to move towards education after all of my years of bedside and the educating patients, taking students, and orientating new hires that come with it. It's a pretty slick job opening so I'm hoping for the best!

I’m so tired of the BS that comes with this career. I’m tired of working holidays. Have any of you thought of doing something else ? Because I’m at my breaking point.