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Respiratory Therapist
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$34 an hour
- POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision and medical direction performs respiratory care related procedures.
- Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage.
- Performs assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician.
- Orders to include: diagnosis, ICD -10 code, type and duration of therapy, type and dosage of medication, FI02 and frequency.
- Observes resident's respiratory rate and pattern, pulse, breath sounds, reaction to medication, any difficulty with therapy during and after treatment.
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