RRT II
Core
Provides safe and effective patient care for individuals with pulmonary disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of breathing abnormalities.
Role type
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pulmonary function assessment, specimen collection and analysis, emergency intervention, patient care plan communication, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Adult Critical Care, Asthma Education, Pulmonary Function Technology, Neonatal/Pediatric Care, Sleep Disorders
Technologies
Respiratory care equipment, monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, collect and analyze sputum/blood/breath specimens, measure lung capacity, recognize and intervene in emergency situations, participate in performance improvement activities
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist