Registered Respiratory Therapist
Core
Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities within physician orders.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and interventions for cardiopulmonary conditions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education, Patient Care, Life Support, Care Planning, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Equipment Troubleshooting, Medication Administration
Preferred skills
Mentoring staff, Quality improvement research, Cross-departmental floating
Technologies
Arterial gas analyzers, Respiratory monitors, Medical gas delivery systems, Electronic health records
Responsibilities
Perform and interpret diagnostic testing procedures; Administer medications and evaluate patient response; Maintain awareness of patient condition and communicate with physicians/nurses; Complete clinical documentation and monitor supplies; Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives; Mentor CRT staff and promote the profession of Respiratory Care.
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist