Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist

To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, staff, and affiliated community groups as needed. Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager. Performs aerosol therapy treatments. Performs secretion mobilization therapy. Performs incentive spirometry therapy. Performs M.D.I. therapy. Performs suctioning procedures. Performs extubation procedures. 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 procedures. Performs fit testing procedures in coordination with employee health. Performs pulse oximetry procedures. Performs adult EKG procedures. Performs pediatric EKG procedures. Performs adult BLS life support. Performs pediatric BLS life support. Performs neonatal BLS life support. Manages mechanical ventilation. Manages ventilator alarms. Performs arterial puncture and analysis for the blood gas laboratory. Performs quality control for the blood gas laboratory. Manages patient healthcare information system. Manages medication administration program. Manages medication dispensing system. Verifies physician's written orders performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures. Performs BLS when necessary, after certification. Abides by department delivery standards. Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy. Performs other related duties. Assists in departmental in-service programs. Will perform other duties as assigned.