Registered Respiratory Therapist

A Respiratory Therapist Registered RRT who excels in this role:

• Under medical supervision may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital.
• Adapts to the particular area of duty assignment and performs special duties required by the assignment.
• May be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners.
• May be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.
• Carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary Services with only minimal or indirect supervision and frequently makes independent decisions.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors receives stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Must-Have Requirements

1. Graduate of a Program in Discipline
2. Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care Inc.; and licensed by the State of West Virginia