Registered Respiratory Therapist
Assess, treat, and provide patient-centered care for individuals with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders within a hospital network. Perform diagnostic respiratory tests, deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies, and manage ventilators to support safe and effective breathing.
Key Duties
- Evaluate patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions
- Conduct diagnostic testing related to pulmonary and cardiopulmonary function
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and other respiratory modalities
- Operate and monitor ventilators and related equipment
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement care plans
Qualifications & Skills
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
- Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
- Proficiency with respiratory therapies and ventilator management
- Effective teamwork and communication with interdisciplinary care teams
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care