REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

Hard Skills

AdvancedMechanical Ventilation ManagementThe ability to configure and monitor life-support equipment to maintain adequate gas exchange for patients with respiratory failure.

IntermediateArterial Blood Gas (ABG) AnalysisSampling and interpreting blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels to determine respiratory and metabolic status.

ExpertExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)Providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to persons whose heart and lungs are unable to provide an adequate amount of gas exchange or perfusion to sustain life.

IntermediatePulmonary Function Testing (PFT)Administering a variety of tests to measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange.

Soft Skills

AdvancedInterdisciplinary CollaborationThe ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.

Mobility Path: High Affinity Match (>60%)

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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 70.0% Affinity

✅ Mechanical Ventilation Management
✅ Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
✅ Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
✅ Interdisciplinary Collaboration

RESPIRATORY TECHNICIAN 60.0% Affinity

✅ Mechanical Ventilation Management
✅ Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
✅ Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER 60.0% Affinity

✅ Mechanical Ventilation Management
✅ Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
✅ Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)