Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy DutiesPerform all routine respiratory therapy treatment to patients such as oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, suction and sputum induction, and pulmonary function testing.Monitor patients for adverse reaction, independently take correction action.Assess the effectiveness of therapy being administered and make adjustments in mechanical ventilator settings to maintain patient's respiratory stability.Clean and maintain department areas and equipment including packaging equipment for sterilization and disinfecting when appropriate.Provide information to patients/family members concerning home care such as use of oxygen equipment and instruction of proper technique for administering handheld nebulizer treatments, MDI's and peak flow measurements.Perform airway care on intensive care patients including suctioning and securing endotracheal tube and tracheostomies, cuff pressure monitoring, chest physical therapy, chest examinations, and placement of the endotracheal tube.