Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)

About the role

This role provides comprehensive respiratory therapy care for patients across all hospital departments, supporting patient outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting physician orders
• Performing various respiratory therapies
• Managing ventilators
• Conducting bedside lab tests
• Ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Documentation
• Quality control
• Equipment management
• Patient education
• Ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Respiratory Therapy certification from a CoARC-approved program
• Licensure as a licensed RCP
• Certification as a CRT
• Completion of essential certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Experience of at least one year in respiratory therapy (preferred)

Skills

• Strong communication
• Basic computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Dedication to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment