Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
• Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments.
• Performs CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy).
• Performs Incentive Spirometry therapy.
• Performs M.D.I. therapy.
• Performs Suctioning procedure.
• Performs Extubation procedure.
• Responsible for Oxygen Tank Safety.
• Performs Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
• Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
• Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
• Manages High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
• Performs Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
• Performs Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
• Performs Pulse Oximetry procedure.
• Performs Adult EKG procedure.
• Performs Pediatric EKG procedure.
• Performs Adult BLS life support.
• Performs Pediatric BLS life support.
• Performs Neonatal BLS life support.
• Manages Mechanical Ventilation.