| Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Certified Respiratory Therapist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Certified Respiratory Therapist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Certified Respiratory Therapist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Director, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Occupational Therapist, Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home, Massage Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Certified 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 an impairment. Requires an associate degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). May be expected to maintain a CPR certification. 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: Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Care Therapist |
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| Similar Jobs: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Director, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Occupational Therapist, Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home, Massage Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager |
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| Level of Education: Certified Respiratory Therapist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Certified Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Certified Respiratory Therapist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
