Respiratory Therapist
Core
Administers therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities and life support to patients with cardiorespiratory deficiencies under physician supervision.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and therapeutic procedures for acute care settings
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary assessment, ventilator management, respiratory protocol execution, equipment maintenance, patient education, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, teamwork, quality improvement participation
Technologies
Ventilators, gas metering devices, diagnostic equipment, monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Plan and prioritize patient care using respiratory therapy protocols; assess cardiopulmonary status via auscultation and observation; initiate and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures; maintain and check respiratory equipment; educate patients and families on disease management; communicate with healthcare team regarding patient status.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC