Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Shift Information

Days

Minimum Years of Experience

3.0 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)
• Respiratory Certifications (RRT)

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct interviews and examinations, perform bedside checks, and evaluate lung capacity.
• Treatment Administration: Administer aerosolized medications, perform chest physiotherapy, and maintain airways.
• Ventilator Management: Set up, monitor, and manage artificial ventilation for patients in intensive care or those requiring life support.
• Emergency Response: Provide emergency care, including intubation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as part of rapid response teams.
• Diagnostic Testing: Conduct and interpret blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests to measure oxygen/carbon dioxide levels and lung volume.
• Patient Education: Instruct patients and families on managing chronic lung conditions and using home medical equipment.

Additional Information

Holiday coverage is not required.