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Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification, use of appropriate oro-nasopharyngeal airways, and changing of tracheostomy tubes. Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation including adjustment of oxygen concentration, adjustment of PEEP/CPAP, and prevention of "iatrogenic" hypoxemia.

Overview:
<p style="margin:0px">Sets up and operates various types of oxygen and other therapeutic equipment. Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs.</p>

Responsibilities:
<ol><li>Reviews existing data in patient record. Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and patient interview.</li><li>Inspects chest x-ray to determine presence of or changes in consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, opacification, position of tracheal tube and other conditions.</li><li>Recommends respiratory care alternatives to meet patient care objectives. Recommends the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, and other laboratory tests.</li><li>Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and pulmonary function studies. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identified pathophysiological state.</li><li>Selects, assembles and checks the equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions. Performs procedures for disinfection and sterilization.</li><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification, use of appropriate oro-nasopharyngeal airways, and changing of tracheostomy tubes. Explains planned therapy and goals to patient.</li><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve removal of bronchopulmonary secretions, and administers prescribed pharmacologic agents.</li><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.</li><li>Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation including adjustment of oxygen concentration, adjustment of PEEP/CPAP, and prevention of "iatrogenic" hypoxemia.</li><li>Evaluates and monitors patient's response to respiratory therapy. Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to IPPB, incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.</li><li>Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring and patient transport.</li><li>Records therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulating agencies; communicates information to appropriate members of health care team.</li><li>May assist physician performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.</li><li>Develops education and training programs, and conducting of in-service training for departmental and non-departmental staff.</li><li>Performs other duties as required or assigned.</li></ol>

Qualifications:
<ul><li> None</li></ul>

Required Licensure/Certifications:
<ul><li> Licensed Respiratory Practitioner within the State of NH and VT</li><li> Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire.</li><li> BLS required at time of hire.</li></ul>

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