Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
Registered respiratory therapist
provides a wide variety of procedures including endotracheal intubation, arterial puncture and Blood Gas analysis.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective registered respiratory therapist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included registered respiratory therapist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Keeps up to date with current trends and developments
Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders
Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
Support criteria(s) set for appropriate resident care and respiratory care services
Recognize medical problems documents/ reports it to the charge nurse and physician in a timely manner
Participate in resident management decisions and plans
Recommend and request physician evaluation and review of respiratory care services as appropriate
Provide resident and family instruction and education in respiratory related disease processes and therapeutic procedures
Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Registered Respiratory Therapist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, CPR, PALS, BCLS, NRP, RRT, NPS, CRT, NBRC
Education for Registered Respiratory Therapist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the registered respiratory therapist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Respiratory Therapy, Education, Respiratory Care, Department of Education, Graduate, Associates, Science, Communication, Pulmonary
Skills for Registered Respiratory Therapist
Desired skills for registered respiratory therapist include:
Current trends
Developments
Practices
Her age-specific needs
To provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures
Ability to collect and post collection care of patient
Monitoring patients post extubation
Positioning for extubations
Preparing site for capillary and arterial blood gas puncture
Properly extubating and placing of proper oxygenating devices
Desired experience for registered respiratory therapist includes:
Attend departmental and organizational meetings and participates in quality improvement teams as directed
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion
Perform other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator
Initiate standard therapy, basic ventilator management, protocols and diagnostic procedures
Provide care to patients as defined by competency
Review patient electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission and pertinent data
Registered Respiratory Therapist Examples
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered respiratory therapist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for registered respiratory therapist
- Consult with physician staff concerning forms of therapy
- Directs respiratory staff for delivery of care
- Provides all recognized forms of oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy to newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Initiates and maintains continuous mechanical and non-invasive ventilation according to established protocol
- Performs arterial blood gas punctures according to established protocol
- Populations
- Instructs patients, or family members, in all forms of education, including asthma education, smoking cessation, metered dose inhalers, and peak flow
- Documents all therapy given in the appropriate area of the patient's medical record
- Enters all charges, according to established policy
- Demonstrates judicious and conscientious use of equipment and supplies
Qualifications for registered respiratory therapist
- Changes disposable equipment as according to policy
- The Respiratory Care Practitioner is under the direction of the Medical Director and the Clinical Supervisor
- The Manager of Cardiopulmonary/Neurology, along with the director, assumes a 24 hour accountability for the hospital’s cardiopulmonary/neurology services
- Provides for patient's privacy and provides recurrence and support when there is anxiety
- Primary expression of ideas is the spoken work
- Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRT credential
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered respiratory therapist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for registered respiratory therapist
- Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system
- Expectations Ethics and Compliance All employees will be held accountable for behaviors displayed relative to the values articulated in the Mission and Values Statement
- Sets up and administers Aerosol or oxygen therapy
- The lead respiratory therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties
- Perform pulmonary functions
- Daily maintain and QC of ABG machines and competency testing
- Contribute to the assessment of the patient for appropriate care and therapeutic modalities
- Consults with and advises Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients
- Does work rotating shifts as need arises
- Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees
Qualifications for registered respiratory therapist
- Graduate of Respiratory Care Program
- RRT and RCP
- Must be registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Registered by the National Board Respiratory Care
- Performance at this level is limited to 12 months from the date this level is granted and requires successful attainment of the Registry Licensure within this 12 months
- Requires CRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care and must be licensed by the state of Texas as a "Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner"
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a registered respiratory therapist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for registered respiratory therapist
- Participates in designated activities related to professional standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies, such as the New York State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, the American College of Pathologists
- Recognizes when clarification is needed with respect to implementation of Medical Center and/or Departmental policies and procedures and requests assistance as needed
- Maintains awareness of the operation and clinical application of respiratory care equipment as related to the clinical provision of respiratory care services an NYU Langone Medical Center
- Observes and monitors student performance of respiratory care procedures
- Prepares, assembles, verifies the performance and safety of, operates, monitors, maintains the cleanliness of, and discontinues as appropriate, equipment necessary for the provision of prescribed respiratory care
- Documents necessary information in the patients medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team
- Chart accurately in all areas of documentation but not limited to having complete MARS
- Charting correct hours of services/therapy
- Charting all therapy, interventions and evaluations completely and in a timely manner so as to enhance workflows
- The employee will correctly use all aspects of each separate information system utilized by the department to include CareConnect, Cemer, Mediserve, and any other remaining manual paper charting
Qualifications for registered respiratory therapist
- Interpretive skills frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in this position
- Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
- Requires RCP Texas licensure, RRT certification
- NRP, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications
- A minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred
- Completion of all clinicals involving general floor care, critical care, and neonatal/pediatric area
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a registered respiratory therapist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for registered respiratory therapist
- Apply advanced clinical expertise, scientific knowledge, and theory in the respiratory care of patients exercising independent judgment
- Function in a leadership capacity as charge therapist, patient assessor, preceptor and/or instructor as assigned
- Utilize decision-making skills and critical thinking abilities (analytical skills, problem-solving, and negotiation skills) while performing all duties
- Sets-up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment s as ordered by the physician
- Performs arterial puncture and arterial blood analysis
- Observes patients, checks equipment, and makes changes necessary during patient rounds
- Obtains and/or documents patient vital signs, and equipment settings as required by the specific procedure or test
- Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to the patient, family or staff
- Assures delivery of quality respiratory therapy services
- Conducts and/or assists with special procedures, including pulmonary function studies and bronchoscopy
Qualifications for registered respiratory therapist
- Licensure by the State as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, required
- RRT by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) if graduate
- Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonate Advanced Life Support (NRP) required within 6 months from date of employment for all staff working with the adult and pediatric acute care patient population
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months from date of employment for all staff working with the adult and pediatric acute care patient population
- NJS Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of registered respiratory therapist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered respiratory therapist
- HHas knowledge of Performance Improvement
- Achieved professional goals set during previous evaluation period
- Be responsible, under the direction of a physician and according to accepted Department and Hospital Policies and Procedures, for providing treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardio-pulmonary system
- To assist the Director, Medical Director, Physicist, Dosimetrist, Nurse, and Manager in all aspects of care provided by the Radiation Therapy Department, including, but limited to
- Assesses patient’s pulmonary status and makes recommendations
- Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies
- Serves as a preceptor for the CRT staff during competency reviews
- Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses
- Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
Qualifications for registered respiratory therapist
- Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine
- Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- An Associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Prefer 2 year + experience
- Pediatric Early Assessment & Recognition (PEAR) -or-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within 3 months of hire