Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is responsible for independently or under the supervision of senior therapists all respiratory therapy interventions, taking into consideration the patient’s best interest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs respiratory care procedures as per established policy and procedures, i.e. if required under the direction of senior staff and physicians
• Assumes responsibility for operating autonomously, utilizing critical thinking and problem- solving skills
• Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary
• Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care management, plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases in consultation with physicians.
• Assists the physician and Code Team in cardiac / respiratory arrest situations.
• Provides advanced emergency airway care according to the approved protocol
• Perform and/or Assists with pulmonary and sleep diagnostic procedures as required
• Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary
• Provides troubleshooting of Respiratory Care equipment and highlight any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff.
• Assisting in the education, development, orientation of new employees, and preceptorship of students as assigned
• Participating in education sessions for department staff, and other healthcare providers in secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
  
  

• Assists and takes responsibility for the Respiratory Therapy support of patients and monitors patient response regularly
• Ensures patient receives the highest standard of care.
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensures patient care activity data are documented in accordance with established guidelines
  
  

• NLT 1 years as a respiratory therapist
  
  

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• Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (minimum two (2) years course duration)
• Current National License as Respiratory Therapist
  
  

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