Registered Respiratory Therapist

**Req Number** 184905

Job Description:

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment

Job Responsibility:

1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. * Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems. * Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order. * Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care. * Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
2. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. * Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed. * Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. * Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collec...