REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Job Description

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT

Full-Time

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) candidates will have the following job responsibilities :

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and / or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department / hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and / or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department / hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department / hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department / hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification / resolution of problems and when confronted with unfamiliar situations, procedures and techniques.
• Monitors daily workflow of departmental processes, and works assigned shifts in areas of oversight. Maintains skills to perform all functions in area of oversight. Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for departmental staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT

Full-Time

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