A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific Physician's orders and department policies and procedures. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory care equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs accurate and complete respiratory assessments of patients; conducts initial screenings; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psycho-social appropriate. Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning, including: educating the patient/family regarding pain management; discharge planning/follow-up instructions. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with Physician if adverse reactions occur. Prepares and administers medications based on age/ clinical condition of the patient; demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications, outcomes, and side effects. Conducts tests, such as holter monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions; adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience. Current IL Respiratory Therapist License Required BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19 Who We Are? Since 2001, InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. InfiCare Health awarded the Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission. Reference links below are company websites: https://inficarehealth.
