Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - GCMC
Core
Assesses patients' respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities, and manages mechanical ventilators in a clinical environment.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, patient assessment, care plan development, non-invasive monitoring setup
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, intra-hospital transport assistance, invasive monitoring line placement assistance
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters, point of care blood analyzers
Responsibilities
Perform and document thorough patient assessments; Establish appropriate care plans; Initiate and manage conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators; Correctly perform routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and secretion management; Collect arterial blood gas samples; Function as Shift Coordinator when designated; Provide patient and family education; Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires completion of Specialty Training Program)