Job Summary:

Monitors and ensures proper operation and functioning of respiratory therapy equipment. Monitors patients physiological parameters during therapy. Administers medical gases and aerosolized drugs.


Essential Responsibilities:


+ Initiates therapy under a Physicians order and makes appropriate recommendations for modalities of Therapy.

+ Implements therapy for, and monitors patients while on continuous mechanical ventilators and all modes of positive pressure breathing devices.

+ Utilizes clinical and other data to assess cardiopulmonary status of patients.

+ Assists in intubation.

+ Provides bedside spirometry.

+ Evaluates ventilator dependent patients' readiness to wean.

+ Administers humidified medical gases as ordered by practitioners with authority to prescribe.

+ Interprets blood gas results.

+ Consults attending physician/practitioner regarding appropriate t...