Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

The role is responsible for independently or under the supervision of senior therapists all respiratory therapy interventions, taking into consideration the patient’s best interest.

• Performs respiratory care procedures as per established policy and procedures, i.e. if required under the direction of senior staff and physicians • Assumes responsibility for operating autonomously, utilizing critical thinking and problem- solving skills • Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary • Participates in the development and modification of respiratory care management, plans and therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases in consultation with physicians. • Assists the physician and Code Team in cardiac / respiratory arrest situations. • Provides advanced emergency airway care according to the approved protocol • Perform and/or Assists with pulmonary and sleep diagnostic procedures as required • Oversees and highlights the shortage of materials to Senior staff or supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering replenishments when necessary • Provides troubleshooting of Respiratory Care equipment and highlight any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff. • Assisting in the education, development, orientation of new employees, and preceptorship of students as assigned • Participating in education sessions for department staff, and other healthcare providers in secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations Accountabilities • Assists and takes responsibility for the Respiratory Therapy support of patients and monitors patient response regularly • Ensures patient receives the highest standard of care. • Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures • Ensures patient care activity data are documented in accordance with established guidelines

Experience :- Required: • NLT 1 years as a respiratory therapist Desired: • N.A. Educational Qualification: Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (minimum two (2) years course duration) • Current National License as Respiratory Therapist Desired: • N.A.