Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)/Respiratory Therapist Certified (CRT)
Core
Assesses patients' respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and oxygen therapy in a clinical environment.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient respiratory care plans and acute airway management
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Patient assessment, Therapeutic modality administration, Invasive monitoring line placement assistance
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Shift coordination
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, Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients, Function as Shift Coordinator when designated, Assist in fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures, Collect arterial blood gas samples, Provide patient and family education on disease management
Seniority
Mid-level, clinical staff