RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adults
Core
Deliver therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas or home care environments.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, patient/family education, clinical expertise, resource management, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Performance improvement, staff orientation, educational activities
Technologies
BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; administer treatments and medications; educate patients and families; participate in performance improvement programs; orient new employees; provide feedback to staff
Seniority
Individual Contributor