Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Care Practitioner skillfully administers respiratory care modalities based on the individual needs of the residents in accordance with physician orders and standards set forth in the respiratory care policy and procedure manual. The Respiratory Care Practitioners duties include, but are not limited to: Job responsibilites: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Operation, maintenance and management of mechanical ventilators Patient transportation (internal and external) Drawing blood for arterial blood gas analysis and interruption Aerolized drug administration Oxygen therapy/humidity therapy Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP/ Bi. PAP) Pulse oximetry Capnography (side stream and main stream) Specialized pulmonary function testing Intermittent positive pressure ventilation (1 PPB) Incentive spirometry Chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques and alternative airway maneuvers Patient assessment Participate in floor round monitoring Operation of all equipment...Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory, Therapist, Monitoring, Healthcare