Registered Respiratory Therapist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT

Full-Time

Registered Respiratory Therapist candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT

Full-Time

Registered Respiratory Therapist candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate