Provide respiratory care across patient care areas by administering oxygen and other therapies, managing ventilators, performing diagnostic and blood-gas procedures, and evaluating treatment effectiveness. Document care, educate patients, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Requires an associate degree, RRT credential, and applicable state licensure.
Required Skills
respiratory careventilator managementoxygen therapydiagnostic testingblood gas procedures
Keywords
respiratory therapistRRTlicensureassociate degreeacute care