Respiratory Therapist
Core
Evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory disorders across all ages.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary assessment, diagnostic testing, medication administration, treatment plan development, patient education, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Critical thinking, problem-solving, electronic medical records proficiency
Responsibilities
Perform assessments and diagnostic tests to evaluate cardiopulmonary status; Administer medications and respiratory treatments; Monitor patient response and adjust therapy; Provide patient and family education on disorders and home care; Maintain medical records and collaborate on interdisciplinary care plans; Troubleshoot respiratory equipment.