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Certified Respiratory Therapist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2278G1100X
As of today, the following are the total number of General Care Certified Respiratory Therapists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of General Care Certified Respiratory Therapists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the General Care Certified Respiratory Therapists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do General Care Certified Respiratory Therapists do?
General care certified respiratory therapists (CRTs) assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Their duties include administering oxygen and aerosol medications, performing diagnostic tests, and managing ventilators.
They work with patients of all ages—from premature infants to the elderly—in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and patients’ homes.
What they do
Patient assessment and diagnosis: Interview patients, perform chest exams, analyze blood gas levels, and perform diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests, to evaluate lung capacity.
Treatment administration:
- Provide oxygen therapy using devices like nasal cannulas and face masks.
- Administer breathing treatments using equipment such as nebulizers.
- Manage mechanical ventilators and other life-support equipment.
- Perform emergency life support, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Patient and family education: Teach patients and their families how to use equipment and manage their respiratory conditions effectively.
Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
Monitoring and documentation: Monitor patients’ progress and record their vital signs and reactions to treatment.
Emergency care: Respond to emergency calls involving conditions such as cardiac arrest.
Work settings
Long-term care facilities
- Hospitals (including emergency, intensive care, and surgical units)
- Outpatient clinics
- Physician offices
- Patient homes