Respiratory Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Respiratory Therapist responsibilities include operating therapeutic gas administration equipment

and mechanical ventilators and providing emergency care such as external cardiac massage or

artificial respiration during medical emergencies.

Respiratory Therapists help patients who have trouble breathing by providing general and

emergency respiratory therapy. This entails assessing patients and performing diagnostic tests to

determine the extent of the illness or injury that’s causing it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Meets patients’ goals and needs and provides quality care

 Conduct pulmonary function tests

 Assess and interpret evaluations and test results

 Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians

 Help patient accomplish treatment plan

 Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration

apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators

 Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants

 Evaluate the effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan

 Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members

 And any related task is given by the medical and nursing team

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Proven work experience as a Respiratory Therapist

 Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience

 Must possess a valid PRC License

 Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation

 Experience with respiratory equipment

 Associate’s degree with a major in Respiratory Therapy