RESPIRATORY THERAPY MANAGER

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Job Summary The CRT is specially trained and experienced in the field of respiratory

care and is qualified to perform the necessary therapeutic and

diagnostic procedures as ordered by the attending physician. These

procedures pertain to the care of the patients with abnormalities and

deficiencies associated with respiration. The Therapist is responsible

to Chief Operations Officer, Medical Director and President/CEO of CBH.

Essential Functions

• Therapist will be responsible for performing all modalities of

respiratory care offered at Clara Barton Hospital.

• Read and evaluate physicians orders and patients chart information

to determine patients condition and treatment protocols.

• Keep records of patients therapy, completing all necessary forms.
• Assess patients in clinical setting.
• Assess patients response to treatments and modify treatments

according to protocol if necessary.

• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Set up equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases or

aerosols.

• Notify physician of change in patient status, or clarify an

incomplete or unclear order.

• Perform the daily work routine including: oxygen rounds, therapy,

daily charges, charting, and pulmonary function tests.

• Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
• Perform data input into Oracle Health system regarding patient care.
• Provides oversight of other Respiratory staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned.