Respiratory Therapists
About The Position
This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and outpatients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. The Respiratory Therapist set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation. The Respiratory Therapist draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs. The Respiratory Therapist delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The Respiratory Therapist provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure. Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient. Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans. Performs diagnostic procedures. Provides care based on physical; psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Requirements
- Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation.
- Draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs.
- Delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways.
- Provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
- Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
- Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
- Performs diagnostic procedures.
- Provides care based on physical; psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
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