Description
Caring for Airmen and their families requires the knowledge and skills of thousands of individuals. Respiratory Care Practitioners assist physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and lungs by performing essential lab and clinical functions for patients in their care. From managing ventilators to conducting blood tests, ECGs and ultrasounds, these highly trained professionals help prevent, monitor and minimize heart and lung diseases within the Military Health System.
Core Skills
- respiratory therapy and ventilator management
- cardiopulmonary diagnostics
- arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- ECG acquisition and basic interpretation
- patient monitoring and assessment
- infection control and safety procedures
- clinical documentation and data entry
- operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment
- emergency response and code support
- interdisciplinary care team collaboration
- patient and family education
- time management in acute care settings
Common Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- NURSING
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.