Services Required:
1. Set up and operate devices to provide respiratory treatments.
2. Administer oxygen and aerosol containing prescribed medication to patients.
3. Draws and interprets blood gas samples.
4. Collects sputum specimens using aerosol administration.$0 $05. Performs chest physiotherapy and postural drainage.
5. Calibrates equipment such as oxygen analyzers
6. Monitors the operation of compressors, nebulizers, oxygen blenders and pulseoximetry.
7. Sets up and monitors complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators.
Makes adjustments on CPAP, SIMV, PEEP and Pressure Support.
8. Performs EKG's.
9. Performs CPR.
10. Performs various respiratory therapy measurements such as Incentive Spirometer, vital capacities, negative inspiratory force, tidal volumes and minute volume.
11. Maintain accurate charting and recordkeeping pertaining to the Respiratory Therapy Section.
12. Performs proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.
13. Follows all policies and procedures as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapy Department of the facility. All medical care and other services shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations as well as any organizations providing accreditation or certification with regard to services provided. All services rendered by Respiratory Care Practitioner shall be in conformance with all state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.