ul>Administration of aerosolized medications via handheld nebulizers (HHN), metered dose inhalers (MDI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), large volume continuous nebulizers, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV); Administration of medical gases via nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, high flow nasal cannulas, and large volume nebulizers; Performing routine tracheostomy care, weaning, and downsizing; Assembling and assuring safety and proper functioning of all equipment /supplies necessary for providing respiratory care; Documentation of results, findings, and assessments in the patient's electronic medical record; Performing airway clearance using chest physiotherapy (CPT), vibratory positive expiratory pressure devices, cough assist device, or nasotracheal suctioning; Assessing pulmonary mechanics using portable spirometry devices; Responding to cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response calls; Responds to calls and provides therapy to patients requiring emergency care for non- traumatic conditions; Educating patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team about routine respiratory procedures, medications, modalities, and disease processes; Providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for patients who require ventilatory support; Providing invasive ventilation for medically stable patients who use such devices at home; Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors. - Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver;
- Ability to think critically, conduct analysis, formulate conclusions, and reflect on practice;
- Ability to process equipment and utilize personal protective equipment to reduce risk of infection;
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology;
- Knowledge of new technologies, changes in practice, or updates relating to respiratory care;
- Knowledge of the principles of health, hospital, and clinic organization and administration;
- Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of respiratory therapies, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system;
- Ability to provide superior customer service along with quality respiratory care to positively impact patient experience and outcomes.