Respiratory Therapist
Core
Implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders in an emergency center setting.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary assessment, Respiratory therapy procedures, Patient education, Equipment technical support, Emergency response
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Respiratory care equipment
Responsibilities
Implement respiratory services, Evaluate patient status, Educate patients and staff, Provide technical support for respiratory equipment, Assist with general department functions
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (Associate's degree required, RRT status required)