Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Core
Perform respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients in a Level 1 trauma/stroke/STEMI hospital, including ventilator management and critical care support.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient respiratory care plans and life support interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ventilator setup and monitoring, ABG analysis, Pulse Oximetry, Aerosolized medication administration, CPR, Tracheotomy care, Patient assessment and reassessment, Infection control protocols
Preferred skills
Bronchoscopy assistance, Cardiopulmonary invasive procedure support, Metabolic cart studies, Quality improvement data collection
Technologies
Ventilators, Metabolic carts, Pulmonary function testing equipment
Responsibilities
Implement and assess oxygen and therapeutic gas functions, Perform diagnostic procedures like ABG and Nitric Oxide studies, Respond to critical areas (ER, OR, Code), Assist with bronchoscopy and minor surgical procedures, Maintain and sterilize respiratory equipment
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Clinical Staff