Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
Responsibilities:
• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. • Utilizes assessment data to determine patients actual or potential problems. • Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physicians order. • Collaborates with physicians on patients plan of care. • Evaluates patients responses to respiratory care. • Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. • Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patients respiratory system, as needed. • Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. • Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. • Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. • Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures. • Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters. • Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography. • Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways. • Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physicians order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation. • Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards. • Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy. • Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards. • Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered. • Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control. • Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols. • Performs related duties as required.
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Required Experience and Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. • Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelors Degree, preferred. • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required. • Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required. • Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
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