Respiratory Therapist Registered

1. →Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
2. →Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.
3. →Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
4. →Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators.
5. →Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
6. →Instructs and monitors respiratory therapy interns during clinical rotations throughout hospital.
7. →Teaches patients how to use treatments.
8. →Operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Assists in the review and evaluation of equipment and supplies.
9. →Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
10. →Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement program.  Assists in the review and/or development of departmental policies and procedures in order to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and expenses.
11. →Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
12. →Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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Required:

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).   

·       Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.

·       Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.

• BLS certification.

Preferred: 

·       Bachelor’s degree.