| Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Registered Respiratory Therapist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Registered Respiratory Therapist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Registered Respiratory Therapist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Director, Occupational Therapist, Massage Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager, Telemedicine Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Requires an associate degree. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist |
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| Similar Jobs: Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Director, Occupational Therapist, Massage Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager, Telemedicine Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III |
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| Level of Education: Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
