Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

United States·Casper Wy-Wy06 - CasperNormalmid

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The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician,

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

The Respiratory Therapist 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, as well as 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
May have to communicate or interact with, assess, or treat patients who may be:
- Infants (0 - 1 years of age)
- Pediatrics (1 - 17 years of age)
- Adults (18 - 64 years of age)
- Seniors (65 years or greater)
Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
should have knowledge of Word Processing and system software
Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy