Respiratory Therapist Registered
Core
Assesses patient respiratory needs, performs therapeutic modalities including mechanical ventilation and airway management, and manages acute airway situations in a clinical hospital setting.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, secretion management, patient/family education, shift coordination, precepting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters, point of care blood analyzers, fiberoptic bronchoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Initiates and manages conventional and high frequency mechanical ventilators; performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy; manages acute airway management in emergent situations; collects and processes arterial blood gas samples; functions as Shift Coordinator when designated; acts as a preceptor for orientees and students.
Seniority
Individual Contributor