Respiratory Therapist IV

Delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and non-invasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism.

Requirements

• Delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups
• Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas
• Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism
• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service
• Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions
• Performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records
• Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety
• Treats patients as related to age specific needs
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies
• Monitors all department communications
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties