Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health, applying scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system
Job Summary
Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health, applying scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Embraces the interdisciplinary care model, stays aware of changes, participates in data collection or auditing, understands Quality Improvement, and represents staff at relevant staff meetings.
Matching Summary
Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health, applying scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology
patient-driven protocols
Family Centered Approach
interdisciplinary care model
Quality Improvement
Nice-to-have
patient or environment assessment skills
effective communication and interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care