Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Core
Provide respiratory therapies, mechanical ventilation, and airway support to patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Airway support, Invasive and non-invasive monitoring, Point-of-care testing, Age-specific care guidelines
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support, Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring, Perform point-of-care testing, Report routine clinical procedures to ensure continuity of care
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (Graduate of approved program required)