Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Advanced-level respiratory care for patients to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies or abnormalities.
Role type
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions within the Respiratory Care Department
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiopulmonary care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary assessment, respiratory care procedures, equipment troubleshooting, patient education, clinical documentation, team collaboration, protocol implementation
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, advanced clinical credentials (ACCS, NPS, AE-C, SDS, CPFT, RPFT)
Responsibilities
Perform advanced respiratory care procedures and assessments; mentor CRT staff; implement department projects and standardize protocols; troubleshoot respiratory and diagnostic equipment; communicate care plans with physicians and nursing staff; maintain accurate clinical records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities