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…
Respite Worker Job Description A respite worker designation is granted by an adult care licensing board for a specific period of time. A respite worker is an individual who is hired to provide respite services during a family’s caregiving crisis. A respite worker is trained to work with a family for a short time, allowing…
Registered Nurse Job Description A registered nurse (RN) is a registered nurse who has earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing. A registered nurse has over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, which is approximately one year of full-time work. The registered nurse must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)…
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager Job Description A case manger, or RN case manager, works alongside a case manager, a healthcare clinician who often specializes in a particular type of healthcare issue. A RN case manager works with a case manager to provide clinical, administrative, and educational services for patients. Case managers assist patients by…
Rehab Aide Job Description A rehab aide (sometimes spelled rehab counselor or rehab assistant) is a type of assistant who helps individuals with physical or mental disabilities. This person assists the individuals by preparing meals, running errands, or going to doctor’s appointments. They may be employed by a state, hospital, or group home. Some aides…
Rehab Technician Job Description A rehab technician is responsible for helping people who have disabilities or who are recovering from injury. As a rehab tech, you typically work under the supervision of a physical therapist or occupational therapist. As an occupational therapist, you would be responsible for preparing patients for therapy sessions. You would also…
Rehabilitation Counselor Job Description A rehabilitation counselor is someone who helps inmates transition into society after leaving prison. Rehabilitation counselors are professionals who work with inmates on issues such as substance abuse, anger management, and communication skills. Counselors also work with inmates with special needs such as mental disabilities or physical disabilities. Most rehabilitation counselors…
Reiki Healer Job Description Reiki is a hands-on healing modality that originated in Japan. A practitioner of reiki is said to channel universal energy through the practitioner’s hands with the intention of healing. Reiki is based on the belief that all living beings have an energy field that radiates and flows throughout their bodies. The…
Reproductive Endocrinologist Job Description A reproductive endocrinologist is a doctor who treats infertility related to reproductive hormones and disorders. A reproductive endocrinologist treats hormonal dysfunctions, including anovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome, and hypogonadism and infertility. A reproductive endocrinologist can have sub-specialty training that includes tumors of the reproductive system, male infertility, endometriosis, ovarian disorders, and male…
Registered Medical Assistant Job Description Registered medical assistants are healthcare professionals who are licensed, certified, and licensed to practice medicine by the state of practice. They perform various medical duties under the direction of a licensed physician and may change the patients’ vital signs, take and analyze vital signs, maintain patient charts, administer medications, and…