Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, tests and provides high quality professional care to patients with pulmonary and/or cardiac difficulties. Respiratory Therapist requires minimal supervision and practices under the guidance of a physician.

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as prescribed, according to established standards of practice including but not limited to: Aerosol Treatments, Oxygen Therapy, Pulse Oximetry, Arterial Blood Gases, Pulmonary Function Testing, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring etc.
Complete respiratory assessment in a timely manner as indicated by criteria.
Schedule therapy, set up equipment, obtain medication and administer treatments as ordered according to patient age. Observe and assess patients during rounds and makes suggestions to the physician as needed.
Check equipment and make necessary adjustment, calibrate equipment, maintain quality control, and demonstrate problem solving ability in operation of equipment, and clean the machine (i.e. Pulse Oximeter, Ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, Blood Gas Machines, and other equipment used to maintain or monitor the patient's respiratory status).
Coordinates with the physician in establishment and maintenance of an airway in cases cardiac or respiratory arrest. Initiate, maintain and monitor patients on continuous ventilation, BiPAP, and/or CPAP.
Perform arterial sticks to obtain blood samples on different aged patients, run the blood through the blood gas machine and co-oximeter, and report results with suggestions to the doctor.
Documents appropriately on patient's record using the computer with pertinent data related to assessment, interventions, and evaluations. Maintain appropriate charge for the procedures performed.
Identifies educational needs of the patient and/or family. Provides education as needed related to respiratory therapy and evaluates the effectiveness of their teaching, with patient teaching documented on the patient's flow chart and adjusted for the patient's age.
Provides cardiology services such as EKG's, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, can adjust to meet the patients' needs for their age and culture. Can maintain, check, and troubleshoot the equipment.
Presents a positive image of the hospital. Adheres to time and attendance policies providing proper notification of absence and tardiness. Demonstrates flexibility regarding work schedule and assignments. Carries out assignments in a timely manner with little need for direction. Displays a willingness to learn from each situation.
Consults and works cooperatively with members of the healthcare team. Assess the need of co-workers and offers assistance. Responds quickly to requests for assistance. Willingly accepts additional responsibility. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance