RespiratoryTherapist(Days7am7pm)

Conducts Respiratory Care services according to department policy and procedure

Reviews the patient chart and accurately interprets the physician’s orders

Sets up appropriate equipment and medication needed for each test and therapy treatment

Administers all tests

treatments and therapy as ordered

Documents every patient treatment administered in patient charts

noting response to therapy

and safely operates mechanical ventilators and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation

Performs endotracheal suctioning and tracheal suctioning as needed

Makes patient rounds according to assigned department schedules

Observes patient condition

checks operation of equipment

and makes adjustments as necessary

Resolves problems and discontinues therapy as ordered

Removes equipment from patient rooms and disassembles equipment following department policies

Recognizes medical problems (i. e.

adverse reactions to therapy)

discontinues treatment if indicated

and notifies physician immediately

Applies emergency protocols as needed

and alerts Respiratory Care supervisor

Assists physicians with establishment and maintenance of patient airway in the event of a cardiac arrest

Performs advanced Respiratory Therapy assignments

Performs advanced clinical and technical assignments with critical care patients

Assists with bronchoscopy following department policy and procedure

Performs pulmonary function testing as directed

Performs tracheotomy tube changes

Performs Arterial Blood Gases punctures and/or arterial line samples

Analyzes blood gas samples according to policy

Reports results and problem with results and/or equipment to the appropriate personnel

Performs endotracheal intubation following department policy and procedure