Respiratory Therapist

Requirements:

• Must be a Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
• Board passer an advantage; fresh graduates and/or new board passers are welcome to apply.
• Can work under pressure.
• Willing to work on shifting schedule.

Job Description:

• Conducts pulmonary function tests.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results.
• Determines respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Operates mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and etc.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage.
• Assisting with breathing exercises.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress.
• Recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care
  workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
  publications.
• Performs related duties as may be assigned.

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