Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders, and acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient respiratory care plans and therapy execution
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Respiratory care therapy execution, physician consultation, state licensure compliance, RRT credential, PALS (for ER staff)
Preferred skills
Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), critical care experience