- Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.
- Transporting ventilator dependent patients while maintaining and managing respiratory strategy and compromise.
- Working as part of a team to transport dependent patients in the ambulance.
- Setting up and operating devices including mechanical ventilators, and high flow oxygen administration system.
- Following specified parameters of treatment.
- Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
- Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
- Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.
- Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
- Measuring and managing respiratory status in route and prior to transfer of care at destination.
Respiratory Therapist Requirements :
- Have a minimum of two years respiratory care experience in an acute care or repiratory care hospital, within 18 months prior to employment.
- Be current in ACLS and PALS.
- Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy.
- Current RCP license or certified for unrestricted practice in the state of California.
- Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience.
- Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Experience with respiratory equipment.
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