Respiratory Therapist Jobs
A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.
Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.
Job Responsibilities: Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans Administer oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases Utilize ventilators and...
Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Night Shift
- Mercyhealth
- Rockford, IL
- 13 days ago
- Mercyhealth
- Rockford, IL
- 13 days ago
Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team....
Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...
Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...
Qualifications A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC...
Respiratory Therapist - Sanford USD Medical Center - Full Time
- Sioux Falls, SD
- 30+ days ago
- Sioux Falls, SD
- 30+ days ago
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment...
Stroke Center STEMI Center Level 4 NICU Job Summary Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients....
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient, Full Time
- Fargo, ND
- 60+ days ago
- Fargo, ND
- 60+ days ago
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment...
Qualifications A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC...
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment...
Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient Respiratory Therapy - Full Time
- Fargo, ND
- 90+ days ago
- Fargo, ND
- 90+ days ago
Qualifications A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC...
Respiratory Care Specialist- Respiratory Therapist -OR- RN!
- Grand Forks, ND
- 1 day ago
- Grand Forks, ND
- 1 day ago
If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain...
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 22 days ago
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 22 days ago
Accountable Healthcare Staffing has immediate openings for dedicated and skilled Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (NICU/PICU RRT) in Chapel Hill, NC....
Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc....
Completion of a Respiratory Care Program. 1 year of experience preferred. Will consider new graduate. We take great care of careers....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Respiratory Therapist position
- Aerosol Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Respiratory Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Respiratory Care
- Airway Management
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Ventilators
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Treatment Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Intubation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Neonatal Intensive-Care Unit
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Therapeutic
- Ventilator Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Acute Care
- Diagnosis
- Pediatrics
- Trauma
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing
- Referrals
- Health Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Staffing
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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