Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Job Description

Performs independent comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/significant other with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.

• 1.Reviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.
• 2.Documents / records respiratory therapy data as required Communicates data to appropriate members of the health care team.
• 3.Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.
• 4.Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.
• 5.Performs and interprets bedside procedures to including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.
• 6. Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ration, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.
• 7.Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• 8.Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
• 9.Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluate, monitor and record patient’s response to respiratory care.
• 10. Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• 11. Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.
• 12. Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.
• 13. Modifies mechanical ventilation to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care plan.
• 14.Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and possible extubations.
• 15. Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
• 16. Modifies artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.
• 17. Administer medicated aerosol therapy, encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.
• 18.Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
• 19.Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and make changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.
• 20.Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members.
• 21.Assists pulmonary physicians, as required.
• 22.Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency.
• 23.Performs related duties as required.

• Associate's Degree or equivalent, required. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapy program, required. Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience, preferred.
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