Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

A compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with over two years of experience, seeks the opportunity to join your team in providing opportunities to demonstrate training in the caring for and treatment of patients with respiratory difficulties. Compassionate and patient, can work independently or with a team, this applicant has experience working with adults, pediatrics and neonatal as well. Superb bedside manner and excellent communication skills.

Currently hold my BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications.

License # RT16200

Employment history

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Boyer Inc. West Wallace, Indiana
Oct. 2019 – Present
  • Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

  • Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

  • Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

  • Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other Emergency Codes. Performs appropriate duties to rescue the patient, including maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, ECG, ABG,
    and ventilator set-up. 

  • Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Other duties as assigned.


Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Boyer-Balistreri. Turnermouth, Missouri
Jan. 2018 – Present
  • Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

  • Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

  • Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

  • Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other Emergency Codes. Performs appropriate duties to rescue the patient, including maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, ECG, ABG,
    and ventilator set-up. 

  • Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Server, Steuber-Collier. Rosestad, Kentucky
Feb. 2017 – May. 2017
Provides great service to the customers and work as a team to run a great shift and give the best service possible to our customers.

  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
  • Collect payments from customers.
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
  • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
  • Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
  • Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
  • Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
  • Inform customers of daily specials.
  • Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
  • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
  • Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
  • Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
  • Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
  • Escort customers to their tables.
  • Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
  • Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving.
  • Describe and recommend wines to customers.
  • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
REALTOR, Hessel-Tromp. North Meritown, Kentucky
Aug. 2015 – Sep. 2015
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
  • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
  • Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
  • Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
  • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
  • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
  • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
  • Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
  • Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
  • Appraise properties to determine loan values.
  • Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
  • Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
  • Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
  • Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
  • Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
  • Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
  • Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
  • Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
  • Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
REALTOR, Dach-Rau. Hegmannport, New Jersey
Aug. 2013 – Jul. 2014
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
  • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
  • Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
  • Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
  • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
  • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
  • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
  • Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
  • Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
  • Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
  • Appraise properties to determine loan values.
  • Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
  • Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
  • Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
  • Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
  • Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
  • Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
  • Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
  • Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
  • Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.

Education

South Bins Institute, Lake Lyn, Missouri
Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy, Mar. 2017

Skills

Tracheostomy's
Experienced
BIPAP/CPAP
Expert
C-Section and Vaginal Deliveries
Experienced
ICU/Ventilators
Experienced
ABG's
Expert
Intubation
Expert

Certifications

Accomplishments

Hobbies

Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

A compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with over two years of experience, seeks the opportunity to join your team in providing opportunities to demonstrate training in the caring for and treatment of patients with respiratory difficulties. Compassionate and patient, can work independently or with a team, this applicant has experience working with adults, pediatrics and neonatal as well. Superb bedside manner and excellent communication skills.

Currently hold my BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications.

License # RT16200

Employment history

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Waelchi LLC. Bauchbury, Mississippi
Nov. 2019 – Present
  • Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

  • Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

  • Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

  • Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other Emergency Codes. Performs appropriate duties to rescue the patient, including maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, ECG, ABG,
    and ventilator set-up. 

  • Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Other duties as assigned.


Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Swaniawski-Hammes. Desmondfurt, Utah
Jul. 2019 – Present
  • Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

  • Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

  • Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

  • Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other Emergency Codes. Performs appropriate duties to rescue the patient, including maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, ECG, ABG,
    and ventilator set-up. 

  • Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Server, Denesik, Ritchie and Ritchie. East Kimberlieport, Maryland
Dec. 2016 – Mar. 2017
Provides great service to the customers and work as a team to run a great shift and give the best service possible to our customers.

  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
  • Collect payments from customers.
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
  • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
  • Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
  • Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
  • Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
  • Inform customers of daily specials.
  • Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
  • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
  • Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
  • Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
  • Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
  • Escort customers to their tables.
  • Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
  • Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving.
  • Describe and recommend wines to customers.
  • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
REALTOR, Kiehn, Stokes and Fisher. Marcoview, Michigan
Aug. 2015 – Sep. 2015
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
  • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
  • Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
  • Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
  • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
  • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
  • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
  • Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
  • Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
  • Appraise properties to determine loan values.
  • Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
  • Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
  • Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
  • Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
  • Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
  • Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
  • Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
  • Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
  • Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
REALTOR, Schumm LLC. North Grover, Arizona
Aug. 2014 – Jan. 2015
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
  • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
  • Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
  • Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
  • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
  • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
  • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
  • Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
  • Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
  • Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
  • Appraise properties to determine loan values.
  • Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
  • Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
  • Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
  • Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
  • Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
  • Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
  • Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
  • Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
  • Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.

Education

West North Dakota Institute, Framiport, Hawaii
Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy, Aug. 2017

Skills

Intubation
Expert
ABG's
Expert
ICU/Ventilators
Experienced
C-Section and Vaginal Deliveries
Experienced
BIPAP/CPAP
Expert
Tracheostomy's
Experienced

Certifications

Accomplishments

Hobbies

Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Dedicated, patient-focused Registered Respiratory Therapist equipped with a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapy and Respiratory Care Therapy.  Extensive experience gained through clinical rotations at top-rated medical facilities and research centers. Compassionate and enthusiastic team player devoted to providing highest levels of care to diverse populations.

Employment history

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Yost, King and Bednar. South Holli, Maryland
Jul. 2018 – Present
  • Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
  • Assisted with breathing exercises 
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Intern, Von Group. East Matilde, Tennessee
Mar. 2007 – May. 2007
  • Provided airway management 
  • Monitored ventilation
  • Performed pulmonary function testing  


Computer Technician, Nicolas and Sons. Braunmouth, Minnesota
Jul. 2001 – Oct. 2001
  • Reviewed patient tests using the computer
  • Communicated with physician’s offices regarding patient tests  


Education

East Tromp College, South Shirlberg, Idaho
Bachelor’s Degree in Therapy, Respiratory Care Therapy, Medical, Feb. 2008

Skills

Interacting with people
Experienced
Running tests
Skillful
Care plan management
Skillful
Equipment maintenance
Skillful
Outpatient care
Skillful
Respiratory equipment setup
Skillful

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registered respiratory therapist

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  • Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
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  •  Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
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registered respiratory therapist

  • Administer treatment, therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to aid in the diagnosis patients’ condition.
  • Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists,  and other health care providers.
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registered respiratory therapist

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registered respiratory therapist

  • Assisted in performing invasive procedures including endotracheal intubation, nasal intubation, and tracheostomy.
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