Respiratory Care Position

Responsibilities: 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. Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed. Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures. Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters. Implement...