Respiratory Therapist

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.


• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.


• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.


• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

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  Assists providers in providing health care and treatment.


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  Maintains records on all cases regarding visits, interviews, referrals, follow-ups and other actions.


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  Collects and records data and prepares required reports.


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  Monitors trends and implements strategies to assist patients with accessing appropriate level of care.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


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  Other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of Kentucky.
  


• BLS and ACLS certified.      


• Previous experience in Respiratory Therapy required.