Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provides respiratory care to patients in in-house and out-patient settings, administering medications, managing mechanical ventilation, and performing critical procedures like arterial blood gas analysis and airway care.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory support protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas analysis, airway care and suctioning, therapeutic modality administration (CPAP, BiPAP, IPPB), PFT performance, medication administration, code team response, equipment maintenance and calibration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, pulse oximeters, ETCO2 monitors, CPAP/BiPAP devices
Responsibilities
Administer medically prescribed respiratory medications and therapeutic modalities; Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis; Manage mechanical ventilators and weaning protocols; Conduct pulmonary function tests (PFTs); Provide artificial airway care including suctioning and tube insertion/removal; Respond to code and rapid response situations; Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment; Document patient progress and clinical notes.
Seniority
Individual Contributor