Per Diem Certified Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol. Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.
Responsibilities
- provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems
- arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients
- checks equipment regularly for proper functioning
- records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts
- draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses
- involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol
- participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
