Certified Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Certified Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Requires an associate degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Additionally, Certified Respiratory Therapist may be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Certified Respiratory Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL SUMMARY
According to physician's orders and professional assessment of patient's conditions, administers various types of respiratory treatments, according to established standards and practices using principles essential to infants, pediatrics, adolescents and adult patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Provides respiratory therapy (conventional/routine) to patients, assist physicians as needed or requested.
2. Performs a variety of routine and advanced respiratory therapy to included, but not limited to proper delivery of USN, Incentive Spirometry, and Aerosol Therapy, pulmonary bedside screening and complete pulmonary testing. Oxygen delivery, pre and post peak flow measurements and metered dose inhaler (M.D.I.) therapy.
3. Administers nebulizer medications as prescribed by the physician.
4. Performs critical care modalities, such as ventilator care, CPAP/PEEP, airway pressure monitoring and manual resuscitation, wearing parameters.
5. Performs arterial blood gases, and co-oxyhemoglobin measurements.
6. Recognizes medical problems and reports them to the physician. Applies emergency protocols as needed or alerts supervisor to any outliers.
7. Instructs patients regarding procedure to be performed; answers any questions they may have and calms any anxieties.
8. Administers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations as required.
9. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, CQI, safety, environmental and infection control.
10. Maintains equipment by ensuring proper operating condition, cleaning, and sterilization. Maintains stock level of supplies. Orders medications as needed. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment. Alerts manager to malfunction of equipment. Documents maintenance/repair.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Graduate of an approved two-year School of Respiratory Care or equivalent with Certified Respiratory Therapist. Valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License required. CPR certification required. BLS and ACLS certifications required.
2. Must be a registered certified therapist with successful completion of the examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. Three to six months' orientation to learn department procedures and equipment, monitor and evaluate patients and diagnostic reports, determine methods of therapy, and to work with all types of patients.
4. Analytical ability is required to interpret tests using various techniques, evaluate and recommend the most effective treatment for patient.
5. Interpersonal skills needed to comfort patients, explain procedures and allay fears.
6. A high level of concentration is required when administering CPR and administering treatment to ill and critically ill patients.
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