Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care under the direction and supervision of licensed medical professionals. The role applies principles and techniques of cardiopulmonary medicine, using both verbal and written orders.
Key Duties
- Perform respiratory care procedures and modalities, including critical care support.
- Conduct and support blood gas analysis.
- Use computer systems and patient care applications in a healthcare environment.
- Learn and operate computerized equipment related to patient care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
- Current temporary or permanent state licensure (LRCP).
- Working knowledge of all respiratory care procedures and modalities.
- Eligible to take or has passed the NBRC CRT certification exam.
- Certified to provide CPR.
- Additional preferred: hospital experience, associate/college education, and certifications such as NRP, PALS, and ACLS/ALS.