Respiratory Therapist - Certified 3 (U)
Core
Conducts cardiopulmonary tests (ECG, stress testing, lung capacity), operates mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas equipment, and manages patient care for respiratory and cardiac disorders.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Certified 3)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory & Cardiac Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating mechanical ventilators, conducting lung capacity and stress tests, analyzing arterial blood gases, administering therapeutic gases, patient education, equipment maintenance, mentoring staff
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, environmental control systems
Responsibilities
Conduct electrocardiograms and stress tests; Operate mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas apparatus; Monitor patient physiological responses; Educate patients on disease management; Maintain respiratory therapy equipment; Mentor respiratory therapy technicians
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff