Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
• Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages
• Monitors 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
• Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises
• Conducts tests, such as EKGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests
• Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
• Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information, in a neat and timely fashion
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

• Graduate of an accredited RT program.
• Current RT license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Minimum of two plus (2+) years RT experience in a Hospital setting.
• Must have Vent experience in acute care setting.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.
• Certifications Required: CRT or RRT from the NBRC. Active MA Respiratory Therapist License.

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• EMR (Charting System): EPIC.

Last updated on Nov 2, 2023