Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Position Type PRN Job Shift Any
Dimension and Description
Primary Purpose: To provide care for the cardiac and respiratory needs of patients according to physicians' orders and departmental policies.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: Formally responsible for providing input into policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities.
Routine Decision Making: Determines patient needs; determine patient's ability to be weaned regarding oxygen titration; determines adverse reactions to tests/therapy.
Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.
Required Knowledge: Cardiac and respiratory equipment; drugs; patient assessments; effects of therapy. Knowledge of insurance requirements for home use equipment and patient testing.
Required Skills and Ability: Ability to do arterial blood gas; puncture and analysis therapy; testing and ...