Reg Respiratory Therapist I - Days

Job description

Job Summary: Primary responsibilities include the utilization of highly skilled therapeutic and diagnostic techniques in the treatment of patients of all ages in all care settings. Essential Job Duties: - Performs and analyzes arterial and capillary sticks on infants and pediatric patients as applicable. - Performs and interprets pulse oximetry, capnography and transcutaneous monitoring measurements. - Serves as a consultant to physicians and department staff on matters of respiratory care. Evaluates the patients care plan upon request of a physician or other department personnel and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate. - May be called upon to act in the absence of the supervisor as applicable. - Completes other duties and special projects as assigned. - Performs airway management techniques, including tracheostomy tube changes and elective intubation upon request of a physician if applicable. - Provides therapy as needed in the Special Care Nursery such as oxygen therapy, treatments, or ventilator care if applicable. - Performs invasive mechanical ventilation in compliance with physician order or per protocol, including special ventilator techniques, and monitors the...