**PRN**

**As needed- nights, days, weekends**

**General Summary**

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
+ Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
+ Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
+ Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
+ Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
+ Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quali...