Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs respiratory care procedures as per established policy and procedures, i.e. if required under the direction of senior staff and physicians
  • Assumes responsibility for operating autonomously, utilizing critical thinking and problem- solving skills
  • Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary
  • Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care management, plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases in consultation with physicians.
  • Assists the physician and Code Team in cardiac / respiratory arrest situations.
  • Provides advanced emergency airway care according to the approved protocol
  • Perform and/or Assists with pulmonary and sleep diagnostic procedures as required
  • Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary
  • Provides troubleshooting of Respiratory Care equipment and highlight any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff.
  • Assisting in the education, development, orientation of new employees, and preceptorship of students as assigned
  • Participating in education sessions for department staff, and other healthcare providers in secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations

Accountabilities

  • Assists and takes responsibility for the Respiratory Therapy support of patients and monitors patient response regularly
  • Ensures patient receives the highest standard of care.
  • Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
  • Ensures patient care activity data are documented in accordance with established guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :-

Required:

  • NLT 1 years as a respiratory therapist

Desired:

  • N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (minimum two (2) years course duration)
  • Current National License as Respiratory Therapist

Desired:

  • N.A.