Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician.
Requirements
- Evaluates prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and checks patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment
- Renders aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation, and positions patients to assist in breathing and prevent lung obstruction
- Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed, which will be compatible with physician's orders
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient's oxygen supply
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Performs chest physiotherapy on patient to remove mucus from their lungs and make it easier for them to breathe and assists patient in performing breathing exercises
- Assists in the performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case
- Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy
- Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions
- Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, and orders repairs when needed
- Provides patient education and support for patients suffering from chronic lung disease
- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
- May care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems, the elderly who have increased susceptibility to pulmonary and cardiac disease, and trauma patients
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fertility Benefits
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
