Respiratory Therapist

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About the role

A Respiratory Therapist is responsible in delivering care to a patient within an assigned area. The role involves restoring patient's pulmonary function; alleviating pain; and supporting life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary function tests; assess and interpret evaluations and test results; determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription
• Administer inhalants, operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance and tracheal suctioning
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage; assist with breathing exercises; monitor physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes
• Observe, note and evaluate patient's progress; recommend adjustments and modifications to respiratory treatment plan
• Consult with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care workers; contribute to patient care conferences
• Design home exercise programs; instruct patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and/or provide assistive equipment
• Chart in patient and department records
• Operate and maintain acute care ventilators for both short- and long-term mechanical ventilation of adults, pediatrics and neonates
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements on equipment following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions

About you

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
• Must be a PRC Licensed Holder