Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuum of care
• Maintains the dignity/confidentiality of the patient, serves as a patient advocate
• Verifies physician order before performing therapy; reviews pertinent clinical data
• Select, assemble, check for proper function and operation, use and troubleshoot equipment for use in the delivery of respiratory care
• Administers prescribed therapy (oxygen therapy, medication administration, ventilator management) in accordance with department policy and procedure
• Documents in the medical record: patient assessment, patient education, therapy provided, ventilator/Bipap/SI-PAP flow sheet and CarVue
• Initiates, monitors , evaluates and manages care for mechanically ventilated patients according to department protocols
• Maintains a patent airway and provides ventilation during CPR
• Performs arterial puncture to obtain samples for blood gas analysis
• Performs diagnostic related testing such as sputum induction, forced vital capacity, peak flow measurements and pulse oximetry
• Performs maintenance and QC functions as required on ABG analyzers
• Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning and disinfection/ sterilization
• Performs EKG as needed

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care

Certification by the NBRC required; Registry preferred

New Jersey Respiratory Care license required

BLS - AHA Approved required

ACLS & PALS & NRP - AHA Approved preferred