Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Columbus, Georgia, United States

About the Job Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated respiratory therapist to join our team in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping patients achieve their goals and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Summary

• Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of physician.

General Accountabilities

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that 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.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs broncho-pulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis.
• 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.
• Orders repairs of equipment when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with 2-3 years of related experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Monitoring
• Judgment and decision making
• Service orientation
• Active listening