SCOPE OF POSITION :
Performs respiratory therapy to all patients, from neonate to geriatric. Responsible for performing pulmonary function diagnostic testing.
Documents according to department and Waterbury Health policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Administers prescribed respiratory care to all patients according to department policy and procedures.
- Provides monitoring and ventilation / airway management to patients requiring continuous invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
- Instructs patients and demonstrates breathing maneuvers to obtain optimal results.
- Performs standard diagnostic tests of lung function.
- Draws arterial blood gases.
- Monitors and documents patient care provided in electronic medical record.
- Participates in the Respiratory Assessment Program and performance improvement projects.
- Assists with bronchoscopies.
- Consults with physicians and nurses to modify therapy to provide optimal patient care.
- Ensures that equipment is clean and functioning properly.
- Educates patients and families regarding pulmonary disease processes, medications, and use of related equipment.
- Participates in annual Continuous Mechanical Ventilation and Neonatal Respiratory Care competencies.
- Maintain a current knowledge of respiratory care.
- Operates a variety of equipment and recording data. Maintains equipment following infection control procedures. Ensures availability by regularly troubleshooting equipment.
- Any other duties as required and necessary to the position.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
- CT State Respiratory Therapy license.
- Eligibility or registration from National Board for Respiratory Care.
- CPR certified from American Heart Association.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to
- Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.
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