Summary The respiratory therapist is responsible for carrying out and following up on the respiratory care administered to each patient. This position is located in the Nursing, Acute Care service line. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within are of specialty. Manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means. Determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation. Monitor critical systems. Use advance modes of ventilation and outpatient services such as home ventilators and COPD case management. Suggest alternate modes of treatment where indicated based on assessment and analysis of patient respo...