| 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: Transport Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Manager, Respiratory Therapy Senior Manager, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Tech - Certified, Occupational Therapist, Telemedicine Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist I |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatment. Specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders. Implements and manages respiratory therapy treatment plans. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. May also measure the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Requires an associate degree. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Requires State License to practice. Typically reports to a supervisor. 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: Registered Respiratory Care Therapist, Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist |
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| Similar Jobs: Transport Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Manager, Respiratory Therapy Senior Manager, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Tech - Certified, Occupational Therapist, Telemedicine Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist I |
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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 | |
