Respiratory Therapist RRT
Core
Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in various healthcare settings, from neonates to geriatrics.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy adjustments
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, patient assessment, clinical equipment maintenance, care plan formulation, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Acute care hospital experience, additional related education
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, durable medical equipment, circuitry
Responsibilities
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators; perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing; assemble, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; assess patients and evaluate response to care; document therapy provided; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; supervise department staff as needed.