"My interpersonal skills are my number one trait that has made me successful throughout my career. While I do have great technical skills, my ability to work closely and communicate with my teammates, patients, and families set me apart from other RTs in the field. I thrive on the interactions in this job, whether it is working closely with the doctors that are providing care for my patients or educating a patient's family on the treatment that I am providing to their loved one."

Integrity, humbleness, and empathy are all character traits that would make you a great candidate for the job. Think about a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist, and think of the challenges you overcome. Your ability to remain calm during stressful times is an example of a character trait that would lend itself to the role. Your ability to listen to patients is another example. Choose one complimentary trait that would make you the best RT for this position.

"I'd say that my best trait for this career has been the fact that I am a very thorough and detail-oriented person in both my personal and professional lives. By being detail-oriented, I ensure that my patient assessments are not overlooked in the care of my patients and that proper documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner. On top of that, my thoroughness ensures that nothing is missed with each patient that I encounter through my busy days where I am juggling the care of many patients at one time."