Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT) - GWV
Core
Assesses patient respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and oxygen therapy in a clinical environment.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Patient assessment, Therapeutic modality administration, Invasive monitoring assistance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, Point of care blood analyzers, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Perform and document thorough patient assessments, 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, Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients, Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards
Seniority
Entry-level (requires completion of Specialty Training Program)