Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides respiratory care and support as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory treatments based on physician diagnosis.
• Administers treatments including aerosolized medications, sputum inductions, ventilator/BiPAP management.
• Monitors and adjusts mechanical ventilators as per department protocol.
• Documents treatments, responses, and patient progress in the EMR.
• Performs diagnostic tests (e.g., pulmonary function, sleep studies).
• Maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment; responds to emergency codes including CODE 99, Trauma, and RRT.
• Instructs patients and families on equipment usage and self-care techniques.
• Participates in in-service education and maintains equipment inventory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an AMA-approved program.

Licensure & Certifications:

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certificate.
• New York State license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Continuing education credits as required for NBRC/NYS.
• NYFD G-71 certificate.
• Active membership in AARC and NYDART.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in acute, chronic, and critical care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.