Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Core
Assesses patient respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities, and manages mechanical ventilators in a clinical environment.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, secretion management, aerosolized medication administration, fiberoptic bronchoscopy assistance, invasive monitoring line placement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, point of care blood analyzers
Responsibilities
Assess patient respiratory needs, establish care plans, manage mechanical ventilators, perform airway management, collect arterial blood gas samples, assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring, educate patients and families
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC