Respiratory Therapist

Job Description Summary

:Responsible for performing routine Respiratory Care procedures, mechanical ventilators, treatments and patient assessments as ordered by the physicians for management of patients receiving Respiratory Care. This will include routine care of newborn, pediatric and adult patients. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responds to patient emergencies and CPR and performs airway management.

Monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation, evaluates response and forwards recommendations for changes to physician. Makes changes accordingly.

Administers medical gas therapy.

Performs routine and some special procedures, such as intubations, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, EKG’s and holter monitors. Assists with patient transports to another facility when ordered by physician.

Performs patient assessments and makes recommendations for Respirator...