Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Core
Perform respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients in a Level 1 trauma/stroke/STEMI hospital, including ventilator management, ABG analysis, and aerosolized medication.
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, CPT and IPV administration, aerosolized medication delivery, CPR, tracheotomy care, pulmonary function testing, infection control protocols
Preferred skills
Critical care unit experience, bronchoscopy assistance, metabolic cart studies
Technologies
Ventilators, metabolic carts, pulse oximetry devices, respiratory gas systems
Responsibilities
Implement and assess oxygen and therapeutic gas functions, perform diagnostic procedures like ABG and pulse oximetry, respond to critical areas (ER, OR, Code), assist with invasive procedures and tracheotomy care, maintain and sterilize respiratory equipment, practice safety and infection control protocols
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Licensed Professional