Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)
Core
Provides quality respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients by performing approved procedures and monitoring equipment.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care outcomes through cardio-respiratory technology and clinical instruction
Domain
Healthcare - Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Respiratory care procedures, equipment monitoring, patient education, clinical instruction, cardio-respiratory technology utilization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform approved procedures and monitor equipment for patient care; Educate patients, medical staff, and allied health professionals; Assist with clinical instruction of student and intern practitioners; Evaluate and implement procedures based on current cardio-respiratory trends
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (No experience required for beginning practitioners)