Respiratory Therapist Job Description

A respiratory therapist is a licensed healthcare professional who diagnoses, treats, and works with people who have problems with their lungs, while others might specialize in working with patients who have asthma or emphysema.

Respiratory therapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and home health care.

They use a variety of techniques, including performing diagnostic tests and treating patients with medications, such as bronchodilators, steroids, and oxygen therapy.

Other respiratory therapists work with patients who have difficult-to-treat infections.

These therapists often work in close collaboration with doctors.

Respiratory therapists are also involved in research.

Respiratory therapists have an important

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, current state licensure, and at least 1 year of experience in the field. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping others and who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment. If you have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, we want you on our team!

Respiratory Therapist Duties:

• Maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and physicians
• Provide quality, compassionate, and professional respiratory care to patients
• Keep current with national evidence-based guidelines, practices, and technologies
• Recommend the best course of treatment for each patient
• Examine patient’s lungs, throat, mouth, nose, and ears
• Scan patient’s chest with a computerized tomography (CT) scanner
• Perform medical tests, such as pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas testing, and sputum analysis
• Perform breathing treatments, such as inspiratory and expiratory positive airway pressure (PAP and EPAP)
• Assist in the surgery department
• Perform pulmonary function testing
• Monitor patients during and after surgery for complications
• Perform maintenance on ventilators and other respiratory equipment
• Communicate with others, such as physicians,

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• 2+ years of experience as a respiratory therapist
• Extensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures and practices
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in respiratory care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills

Requirements And Skills:

• Perform diagnostic exams, administer medication, and perform therapy treatments, and coordinate with other providers, such as doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses
• Perform EKGs and interpret EKG results
• Troubleshoot problems and provide solutions
• Manage respiratory therapy business

At Company Name, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to building a team that reflects this. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, , , gender expressions, and ages. We also welcome veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.