Job Description

General Purpose of Job: 

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees, therapists, and other health care providers.
• Maintains minimum level of competency as described in the Orientation, Training and Competency manual.
• Communicates with physicians in matters relevant to patient status. Works in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure effective management of patient care.
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure the accuracy of results and safety according to regulatory requirements
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy.
• Collects QI data as requested.
• Educates patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy, goals, and disease management.

• Ensures proper operation of equipment
• May be required to perform other diagnostic procedures. Diagnostic procedures may include, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, Echocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Holter monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Job Requirements