Respiratory Therapist, Registered
About The Position
The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications. Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications. They provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Respiratory therapists also provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life. They may also provide education and data management relative to sleep-disordered breathing.
Requirements
- A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department
- Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care
- Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital
- Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position
- Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
- Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.
Responsibilities
- Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy
- Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases
- Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments
- Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient
- Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications
- Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans
- Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life
- May provide education and data management relative to sleep-disordered breathing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
