SummaryThe Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) independently carries out respiratory duties for the assigned units. The RRT is responsible for selecting and adapting equipment and techniques to individual patients in order to comply with the physician's instructions.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC