Chief respiratory technologist NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for chief respiratory technologist.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for chief respiratory technologist is 32103 (Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
32103
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 32103 covers
Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Clinical perfusionists provide technical support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and patients requiring cardio-respiratory support. Cardiopulmonary technologists assist physicians in the technical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, extended care facilities, public health centres, sleep, private or dental clinics and respiratory home care companies. Clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists are primarily employed in hospitals. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 32103 — Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Respiratory therapists
- Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary functions tests
- Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, humidified air or specialty medical gases
- Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
- Perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions and intubations, and manage patients and associated equipment
- Execute anesthesia assistance services
To use NOC 32103 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 32103 →
Other job titles under NOC 32103
- Anesthesia assistant
- Cardiopulmonary technologist
- Cardiovascular perfusion supervisor
- Cardiovascular perfusionist
- Clinical perfusionist
- Perfusionist
- Certified clinical perfusionist (CCP)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 32103, one of these may fit better:
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- Architectural design technologist — NOC 22210 (Architectural technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Architectural technologist — NOC 22210 (Architectural technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Biochemistry technologist — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Biological laboratory technologist — NOC 22110 (Biological technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Cardiac stress technologist — NOC 32123 (Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for chief respiratory technologist?+
In NOC 2021, "chief respiratory technologist" is an example title in unit group 32103 — Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is chief respiratory technologist eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 32103 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does chief respiratory technologist get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 32103 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a chief respiratory technologist get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 32103 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says chief respiratory technologist but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 32103. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.