Respiratory Therapist I
Core
Licensed Respiratory Therapist assessing, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care services to monitor and evaluate patient status in hospital settings.
Role type
Clinical Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient respiratory care interventions and monitoring
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Intubation and Extubation, Suctioning, Bronchoscopy assistance, Medical gas administration, Nebulizer and inhaler therapy, Chest physiotherapy, Pulse oximetry, CPR, Ventilator maintenance and setting adjustments
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer medications via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler; Provide mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive) and monitor patient parameters; Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and incentive spirometry; Respond to code blues and critical care calls; Document clinical information and verify physician orders; Mentor new personnel and participate in quality improvement projects.
Seniority
Entry-level (I)