Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

About the role

Provides respiratory therapy evaluation and care, administering prescribed treatments, developing care plans, and monitoring patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment types and frequency based on diagnoses.
• Implement and oversee respiratory care services following physician orders and departmental guidelines.
• Perform advanced modalities, evaluate medication administration, and adjust treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community resources.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, manage supplies, and ensure proper sterilization procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Work requires constant alertness, safe practices, and physical activities including lifting, standing, and occasional patient handling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience.
• Certifications include BLS-HCP and NBRC RRT, with additional state-specific licenses required.

Skills

• Strong communication and patient education abilities.
• Equipment management and maintenance.
• Emergency response and critical care.