Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Core
A healthcare professional performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for patients in a Level 1 trauma/stroke/STEMI hospital.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient respiratory care plans and life support management
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ventilator management, ABG analysis, aerosolized medication administration, CPT/IPV procedures, tracheotomy care, pulmonary function testing, CPR/ACLS, infection control protocols
Preferred skills
Leadership skills, independent decision making in critical care
Technologies
Ventilators, metabolic carts, bronchoscopes, pulse oximetry devices
Responsibilities
Setup and monitor ventilators, perform diagnostic procedures (ABG, pulse oximetry), provide aerosolized medication and CPT/IPV, assist with bronchoscopy and minor surgical procedures, assess patient status and therapy tolerance, respond to critical areas (ER, OR, Code), maintain respiratory equipment
Seniority
Individual Contributor, moderate supervision