Registered Respiratory Therapist - Massena Hospital
Core
Provide continuity of quality respiratory care in emergency, medical-surgical, and transport settings, managing critical care and patient treatment plans.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment modalities
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiopulmonary
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ventilator management, Intubation, Medication administration, Pulmonary function testing, Electrocardiogram interpretation, Methacholine challenge testing, IV therapy, Critical care decision-making
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Ventilators, Medical monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Administer inhalation and IV therapy, Perform pulmonary function testing and ECGs, Manage ventilation and intubation, Write and co-sign medication orders, Assist in patient rounds and discharge planning, Respond to adverse reactions and respiratory distress
Seniority
Mid-level, clinical specialist