Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to facilitate patient breathing, evaluates care for appropriateness, and communicates findings to healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include administering MDI, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, ventilation support, and oxygen therapy; preparing treatments from physician orders; equipment preparation and patient instruction; maintaining airway and performing invasive procedures like suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling; responding to stat codes and trauma situations; may serve as charge therapist in absence of management. Requires completing an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC-RRT credential, Ohio license (permit acceptable), and CPR certification; travel within Home Care settings may apply; strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork within a High Reliability Organization framework.