| Job Title |
Respiratory Therapist |
| Job Description |
Administers Respiratory Therapy Care And Life Support To
Patients With Deficiencies And Abnormalities Of Cardiopulmonary
System, Under Supervision Of Physician And By Prescription:
Reads Prescription, Measures Arterial Blood Gases, And Reviews
Patient Information To Assess Patient Condition And Determine
Requirements For Treatment, Such As Type And Duration Of
Therapy, And Medication And Dosages. Determines Most Suitable
Method Of Administering Inhalants, Precautions To Be Observed,
And Modifications Which May Be Needed That Will Be Compatible
With Physician's Orders. Sets Up And Operates Devices, Such As
Mechanical Ventilators, Therapeutic Gas Administration
Apparatus, Environmental Control Systems, And Aerosol
Generators. Operates Equipment To Ensure Specified Parameters
Of Treatment, Such As Volume, Gas Concentration, Humidity, And
Temperature, And To Administer Medicinal Gases And Aerosol
Drugs To Patients. Monitors Patient's Physiological Responses
To Therapy, Such As Vital Signs, Arterial Blood Gases, And Blood
Chemistry Changes. Performs Bronchopulmonary Drainage And
Assists Patient In Performing Breathing Exercises. Performs
Pulmonary Function Tests To Be Used By Physician In Diagnosis Of
Case. Observes Equipment Function And Adjusts Equipment To
Obtain Optimum Results To Therapy. Consults With Physician In
Event Of Adverse Reactions. Maintains Patient's Chart That
Contains Pertinent Identification And Therapy Information.
Inspects And Tests Respiratory Therapy Equipment To Ensure
Equipment Is Functioning Safely And Efficiently. Orders Repairs
When Needed. Demonstrates Respiratory Care Procedures To
Trainees And Other Health Care Personnel.
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