Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies within physician prescriptions.
Role type
Advanced Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Arterial gas analysis, Respiratory protocol initiation, Medication administration, Patient education, Equipment troubleshooting, Documentation
Preferred skills
Acute or critical care experience, National professional organization membership
Technologies
Respiratory equipment, Monitors, Electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Perform and interpret diagnostic testing procedures, Administer medications safely, Communicate patient progress to staff and physicians, Teach patients and families self-care techniques, Monitor supplies and equipment, Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, licensed professional