Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to neonates, pediatrics, and adult patients in ICU, ED, and other clinical settings.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostic testing, patient assessment, clinical equipment maintenance, care plan formulation, staff supervision
Preferred skills
Acute care hospital experience, additional related education
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, durable medical equipment, iCare ICU monitoring
Responsibilities
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators, perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, assemble and maintain respiratory equipment, evaluate patient response to therapy, communicate with interdisciplinary team, supervise department staff
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC