Posted 28 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Satanta, United StatesRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments and diagnostic procedures, recommends and administers respiratory care, operates and maintains respiratory equipment, documents treatments, and educates patients and families.
About this role
Responsibilities for Respiratory Therapist
- Perform assessments and diagnostic procedures to determine patient treatment needs
- Make recommendations for respiratory care and treatment
- Perform treatment procedures according to patient needs
- Modify care plan based on patient progress and treatment effectiveness
- Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory equipment to ensure proper functioning, cleanliness, and operation
- Comply with all outlined safety and health standards
- Document patient's respiratory care
- Educate the patient, family, and team on respiratory problems and treatment
Qualifications for Respiratory Therapist
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice
- 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
- Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and medical supplies
- Strong leadership skills and a professional attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients/families
- Familiar with safety and confidentiality standards
- Comfortable working independently
Skills
Diagnostic ProceduresEquipment MaintenancePatient AssessmentsPatient EducationRespiratory CareRespiratory EquipmentRespiratory TherapyTreatment Documentation
