Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluation and respiratory therapy treatments to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004811 ORBG - Respiratory Therapy/Eeg

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as : administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosolized medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; providing support services to mechanically ventilated patients; maintaining artificial and natural airways; performing pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collecting specimens of blood and other materials.

Documents necessary information in the patient's medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team. Educates the patient, family and public in deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system Assembles, calibrates, disinfects and troubleshoots respiratory equipment.

Completes all competency requirements. Adheres to the organization's mission and vision as emphasized via RMC Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, staff, and co-workers.

Directs the work of staff in the absence of the supervisor, if qualified. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

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