The Respiratory Care Therapist collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Being a Respiratory Care Therapist requires an associate's degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. In addition, Respiratory Care Therapist may be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Care Therapist ...'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.More Show Less
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. The following duties are to be performed under the supervision of a qualified credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner. . Perform physician prescribed routine and advanced therapeutic diagnostic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult and geriatric patients. Evaluates appropriateness of Respiratory Care Therapy with based upon patient assessment. Communicates proposed changes in Respiratory Care Therapies with other members of ...
Responsibilities. $10,000 Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates with 2 years experience in pediatrics. . . Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units. Requirements. Required Education/Experience. Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care. Required Credentials. Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Resp...
Description. Summary. An allied health specialist who is a Maine Licensed Certified or Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner. Patient population is predominantly adult and geriatric with some pediatrics and adolescents. Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary and EKG Coordinator, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and proc...
