Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

 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.

Responsibilities

•   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 

Qualifications

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