Allied ​/ Tech - Respiratory Therapist

Allied / Tech - Respiratory Therapist

This position works in the respiratory therapy unit of a hospital and exercises considerable independent clinical judgment in applying scientific knowledge and theory to practical respiratory care problems in accordance with physicians orders. The position is responsible for independently administering respiratory tests and treatment to patients with respiratory diseases and disorders including cases involving critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, monitor and maintain volume and pressure cycled respiration units for patients requiring continuous ventilation as a life support measure as determined by a physician.
• Participate in administering and initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the resuscitation team.
• Provide consultation and patient evaluations.
• Administer treatments.
• Operate pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Operate pulse oximetry monitors.
• Instruct patient and family on treatments provided by Respiratory Therapy.
• Provide initial instruction to outpatients at the hospital or in the home.
• Adhere to safety/infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.