Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 94'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 94'222 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 109'250 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 128'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 130'000 |
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Fachexperte/-expertin Respiratory Care HFP
You care for and treat patients with respiratory conditions. You also support their families.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fachexperte/-expertin Respiratory Care HFP coordinate the treatment of patients with respiratory conditions. You train family members and ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home.
Breathlessness is a difficult experience. As Fachexperte/-expertin Respiratory Care HFP, you take this challenge seriously. You design individual care plans. You coordinate the medical team. You train patients on complex ventilators. This ensures a safe return home. You also improve the quality of life for your clients at every stage.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHealthcare
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Experimental physicist. Based on 169 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 101'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 102'300 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 98'922 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 150'000 | 19 |
| Berne | CHF 106'000 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 102'500 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 153'537 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 135'694 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 110'000 | 9 |
| Education | CHF 110'000 | 19 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 108'000 | 11 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 106'000 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin Respiratory Care mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
This advanced training prepares you for a federal exam. It leads to a recognized diploma.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin Respiratory Care mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Diplom als Pflegefachmann/-frau HF/FH, als Physiotherapeut/in FH or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of pneumology with an employment rate of at least 60%
- Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen mit eidg. Fachausweis
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen (BP) with an employment rate of at least 60%
- Diploma thesis
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Physical and mental resilience
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible. You only need an equivalent qualification and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Respiratory expertise
- Empathy
- Leadership skills
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by a patient's bed. You check the settings of the home ventilator. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with the nursing team. You plan the upcoming discharge together.
- You create individual care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- You coordinate the medical team and manage the treatment steps.
- You train patients and family members on how to use ventilators.
- You monitor the therapy continuously. You adjust it when needed.
- You support the smooth transition from the hospital to home.
- You provide psychosocial advice to patients. You encourage their independence.
- You check the function and maintenance of medical devices.
- You continue your education regularly. You exchange ideas with your team.
Working conditions
You work inpatient in specialized departments of hospitals, sleep labs, or care homes. Alternatively, you care for patients at home or in nursing facilities.
Where to learn
- Lungenliga SchweizChutzenstr. 10, 3007 Bern
Strengths
- Respiratory expertise
- Empathy
- Leadership skills
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Technical responsibility
- Coordination effort
- Shift work
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