Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist assesses patients with breathing issues by examining them, analyzing blood and sputum, and conducting lung-capacity tests. The role provides oxygen, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy to improve breathing; manages, sets up, and operates mechanical ventilators; and provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and CPR. The therapist also updates patient records, consults with physicians about treatment plans, assists with discharge planning, and teaches patients and families to manage diseases and use home equipment. NICU and ED experience are required.
Requirements
- NICU experience.
- ED experience.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients with breathing issues.
- Analyze blood and sputum and conduct lung-capacity tests.
- Provide oxygen, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
- Manage, set up, and operate mechanical ventilators.
- Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and CPR.
- Update patient records.
- Consult with physicians on treatment plans.
- Assist with discharge planning.
- Teach patients and families how to manage diseases and use home equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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