POSITION SUMMARY Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
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Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems. Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order. Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care. Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control. Performs ph...