Job Summary:
-Provides professional respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
-Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
-Obtains arterial gases.
-Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
-Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
-Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
-Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
-Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
-Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.
-Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition.
-Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses.
-Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
-Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.
-Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
-Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
-Accurately documents productivity information.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One (1) year of acute or critical care experience is preferred.
Required Education:
-Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
-Certified Respiratory Therapist is required.
-BLS - American Heart Association.