Respiratory Therapy Assistant

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) assists licensed registered respiratory therapists by providing the most basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. The RTA performs patient and family care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on premise supervision of a licensed registered respiratory therapist. The RTA performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assists with oxygen therapy administration/transport. The RTA reports to the Director of Respiratory Care through a Respiratory Care Supervisor. RTA’s must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with successful completion of their first year of coursework.