Scope/Impact
Under the supervision of a Physician and the Manager of Respiratory, administers prescribed respiratory procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures, and assist in the cleaning and disinfecting of respiratory equipment.
Job Functions:
- Administers oxygen, aerosol therapy and EzPAP therapy.
- Performs pulmonary function test.
- Performs treadmill stress test and holter monitors.
- Performs arterial punctures and analysis of arterial blood gases.
- Performs ECG/EKG’s and prepares them for physician interpretation.
- Places and supervises patients on ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP and vapotherm.
- Perform secretion removal through various methods.
- Follows aseptic procedures and procedures for using Universal Precaution when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
- Discuss the condition and treatment of patients with the patient’s physician and respiratory staff and recommend changes in care when indicated.
- Monitoring supply levels and notifying the manager when equipment is needed.
- Recommends equipment to be purchased or modification of existing equipment.
- Responsible for following departmental policies, procedures, and practices consistent with hospital policy.
- Monitors respiratory services to assure quality and seek improvements.
- Assures compliance with federal, state, and other regulations or standards pertaining to respiratory operations.
- Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters daily.
- Provides service direct to patient while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
- Performs any other duties as required or assigned by the manager.
License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s)
Required:
Registry or Certification as a CRT, RRT, Texas License for Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Education
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Amount and Type of Experience
Preferred:
Two years of experience as a Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist
Critical care experience