Reg 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
entry-level clinical respiratory therapist
Builds
patient respiratory care plans and therapy delivery
Domain
healthcare + respiratory care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
respiratory care device operation, patient monitoring, physician consultation, physical stamina for patient handling
Preferred skills
critical care experience, Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Responsibilities
perform direct patient care in respiratory care, consult physicians on effectiveness of therapy, act as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing
Seniority
entry-level, no prior experience required