Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed therapeutic services and managing mechanical ventilation.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care services for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, respiratory equipment maintenance, diagnostic procedures, patient/family education, quality assurance participation
Preferred skills
NRBRC specialty credential
Technologies
Respiratory Care equipment
Responsibilities
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation for various patient populations; assembles and performs quality controls on respiratory equipment; performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures; assists with patient and family education; participates in departmental quality assurance activities.
Seniority
Mid-level (3 years experience required for Level 3)