Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuum of care

Maintains the dignity/confidentiality of the patient, serves as a patient advocate

Verifies physician order before performing therapy; reviews pertinent clinical data

Select, assemble, check for proper function and operation, use and troubleshoot equipment for use in the delivery of respiratory care

Administers prescribed therapy (oxygen therapy, medication administration, ventilator management) in accordance with department policy and procedure

Documents in the medical record: patient assessment, patient education, therapy provided, ventilator/Bipap/SI-PAP flow sheet and CarVue

Initiates, monitors, evaluates and manages care for mechanically ventilated patients according to department protocols

Maintains a patent airway and provides ventilation during CPR

Performs arterial puncture to obtain samples for blood gas analysis

Performs diagnostic related testing such as sputum induction, forced vital capacity, peak flow measurements and pulse oximetry

Performs maintenance and QC functions as required on ABG analyzers

Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning and disinfection/sterilization

Performs EKG as needed

Education + Experience Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care

Certification by the NBRC required; Registry preferred

New Jersey Respiratory Care license required

BLS - AHA Approved required

ACLS & PALS & NRP - AHA Approved preferred