Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan;
  • Teaching and counseling patients/families;
  • Promoting continuous quality improvement;
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions;
  • Performing timely and accurate documentation;
  • Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of a respiratory care program;
  • Current BLS;
  • Being a Registered Respiratory Therapist;
  • Current licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the state;
  • ACLS to be obtained within 6 months of hire;
  • Critical Care experience in a hospital setting is a plus;
  • Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude.