Respiratory Job Description
Respiratory
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Respiratory Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective respiratory job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included respiratory job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Collaborate with medical and nursing staff for ongoing patient management
Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness
Explain purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patient
Assess patients for appropriateness of therapy utilizing quality management guidelines and protocols
Perform basic troubleshooting or malfunctioning equipment and notifies manager/coordinator/biomed of possible equipment repairs
Perform care of patient on a ventilator to assure adequacy of ventilation
Perform care of patient on non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP) or CPAP
Perform a variety of routine treatments including aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, Incentive Spiro meter and oxygen therapy
Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures such as ABG's, EKG's, treadmills, Oximetry, spirometry, and other measurements
Attend Code Blue and other emergencies to manage the airway and assure ventilation
Respiratory Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Respiratory
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACLS, NRP, PALS, BLS, AHA, CPR, BCLS
Education for Respiratory
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the respiratory job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Associates, Science, Technical, Computers, Education, Law, Technology, Graduate
Skills for Respiratory
Desired skills for respiratory include:
Anatomy
Healthcare
Medical
Pharmacy industry and skills in clinical
Practices
Current trends
Developments
Chemistry
Physics
Physiology and pathophysiology
Desired experience for respiratory includes:
Conduct airway management to control secretions, provide patent airway or allow artificial ventilationIncludes intubation assists, tracheotomy care, suctioning, tube/oral care, and tracheotomy tube change
Educate patients and families about respiratory care and participates in discharge planning process
Stock supplies in department and on units, prepare ventilators and other equipment for standby, and change patient equipment
Attends internal education programs to meet identified learning needs and personal/professional goals
Be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team that cares for patients of all ages
Manage, assess, plan, and evaluate care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
Respiratory Examples
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Respiratory Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a respiratory. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for respiratory
- Administer medications and therapy via established protocols
- Initiate and follow therapist-driven protocols
- Supply all designated areas with proper levels of respiratory care equipment
- Perform daily oxygen rounds every shift
- Provide clerical assistance to the Respiratory Care Department which includes patient charting, documentation of treatment cards, slips and patient billing
- May be required to be familiar with, and versed in the practice and application of cleaning respiratory equipment
- General filing and documentation of treatment cards, slips, office materials, and equipment is required
- Provide respiratory therapy services as prescribed by the physician
- Assist in securing treatment orders from physician
- Generates , evaluates and updates plan of care for all patients based on their needs
Qualifications for respiratory
- Current Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with the Washington State Department of Health
- Sitting _R____ Balancing __R___
- Stationary Standing _F____ Reaching Overhead __R___
- Walking _F____ Grasping __R___
- Ability to be Mobile _F____ Keyboarding __F___
- Crouching _R____ Pinching __R___
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of respiratory. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for respiratory
- Correctly interprets and executes medical staff orders for treatment in a timely manner
- Documents patient response to therapy, patient condition, and changes in status
- Routinely communicates with physician regarding continued efficacy of treatment
- Routine set-up and maintenance of all respiratory therapy modalities
- Provide inservice for nursing personnel
- Participate in patient care conferences, staff meetings, and team conferencing
- Reflect current knowledge of trends, research and recent advances in the respiratory care of the medically complex child
- Maintain professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills
- Maintain awareness of, and complies with, Company policy and procedures
- Maintain patient/family and agency confidentiality
Qualifications for respiratory
- Talking on Telephone __O___ Hearing on Telephone __O___
- Actively participates in individual and group educational training activities
- Supports profession and ensures excellence through membership in the AARC and NBRC
- A graduate of a School of Respiratory Therapy accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Neonatal Ressusitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire or within first 90 days of employment
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of respiratory. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for respiratory
- Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs
- Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team code
- May work with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
- Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician
Qualifications for respiratory
- Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the Washington State Department of Health under Chapter 18.89 RCW
- Must be registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Washington State licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- National credentials as a CRT or RRT
- Current BLS certification or acquired within three months
- Washington State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Our company is looking to fill the role of respiratory. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for respiratory
- Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests including, spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength, and arterial puncture testing
- Ensure equipment is prepared for use by selecting, assembling, and verifying functionality and cleanliness
- Collects arterial and venous samples for blood gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters
- Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography
- Performs related duties within NJ scope of practice and hospital policy/procedures, as assigned or required
- Initiate and assist patients and families with incentive spirometry in PACU, ER, and in patient rooms as requested by a physician
- Collect and process soiled equipment for washing, pasteurization and cold sterilization including bronchoscopes and specialty intubation equipment
- Set up and transport bilevel devices and ventilators to various areas of the hospital
- Participate in departmental activities through data collection and evaluation
- Oversees scheduling, recruitment and payroll
Qualifications for respiratory
- State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- Registration with Respiratory Therapist Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Experience in Critical Care and Level II Nursery
- Graduate of an AMA, JRCRTE approved school with an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Must obtain the required hours set forth by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or the state of Louisiana via cardiopulmonary seminars, conferences, online educational webinars, and all other acceptable educational tools on an annual basis
- CPR, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required by department function
- Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a respiratory. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for respiratory
- Documents therapy, patient assessment, and interventions performed and test results in the progress notes of the medical record in a concise, accurate, and thorough manner
- Respiratory Therapist will be assisting in both outpatient and inpatient services
- Performs care of patient on a ventilator to assure adequacy of ventilation
- Performs care of patient on non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP) or CPAP
- Performs a variety of routine treatments including aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, Incentive Spiro meter and oxygen therapy
- Initiates and follows therapist-driven protocols
- Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures such as ABG's, EKG's, treadmills, Oximetry, spirometry, and other measurements
- Documents patient care and communicates with other caregivers
- Completes related paperwork including charges and departmental records for hospital, payor, and regulatory agency use
- Attends Code Blue and other emergencies to manage the airway and assure ventilation
Qualifications for respiratory
- Talking in Person __R___ Hearing in Person __F___
- Airway management skills, including maintenance of a patient airway and care of artificial airways
- Ability to perform Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) puncture and analysis and hemodynamic monitoring
- For adult care at appropriate campuses, ventilator patient transportation knowledge
- Current PALS and NRP certification (Preferred)
- Graduate of an AMA approved Cardio Pulmonary Program