Being a respiratory therapist is a healthcare career path you probably didn’t know existed – but they actually played a critical role in helping patients breathe during the COVID-19 pandemic! In this episode, Dulce Noriega shares her insights and experiences as a respiratory therapist and cardiopulmonary director. She shares her incredible journey and invaluable insights into the respiratory therapy field. Learn all about the daily demands of her role, the incredible resilience required, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of continued education, and the skills necessary to be a good respiratory therapist. You'll also hear about the emotional highs and lows of her job, from the joy of seeing patients recover to the heartbreak of witnessing severe cases. FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What do respiratory therapists do? 04:21 A day in the life of a respiratory therapist 11:41 Exciting and impactful parts of being a respiratory therapist 16:41 Coping with an overwhelming workload and distressing situations 17:17 How the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but also uncertainty 23:08 What people overestimate about being a respiratory therapist 24:13 Career path - therapist turned supervisor, manager, then director role 28:31 Skills needed to be a good respiratory therapist 33:24 How long does it take to be promoted? 39:17 Discover more careers at jobdictionary.com