Registered Respiratory Therapist- Experienced and New Graduates
Core
Assesses patient respiratory care needs, plans and performs treatment modalities, manages mechanical ventilators, and handles acute airway management in a clinical environment.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Clinical)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
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
Preceptor skills, organizing
Technologies
Point of care blood analyzers, mechanical ventilators
Responsibilities
Assess patient respiratory needs and establish care plans; Perform and document therapeutic modalities including oxygen therapy and secretion management; Manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators; Assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients; Collect and process arterial blood gas samples; Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.