Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing planning and providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The role ensures safe evidence-based and patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess treat and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Administer oxygen therapy aerosolized medications and mechanical ventilation support as prescribed.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate patient response to therapy adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide emergency respiratory support including airway management and resuscitation assistance.
- Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory care techniques home oxygen use and equipment maintenance.
- Homecare & Equipment Management (if applicable):
- Set up calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment (e.g. ventilators CPAP/BiPAP machines oxygen concentrators).
- Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized maintained and compliant with infection control standards.
- Conduct home visits to assess patient condition compliance and safety of home environment for respiratory therapy.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records treatment logs and reports.
- Ensure adherence to DOH/HAAD/MOH guidelines and internal clinical protocols.
- Participate in audits incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaboration & Education:
- Work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Provide clinical input in developing patient care plans and protocols.
- Assist in training nursing and support staff on respiratory equipment and procedures.
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (recognized institution).
- Valid DOH/MOH/DHA license or eligibility as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Minimum 24 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy preferably in a hospital or homecare setting.
- Strong knowledge of respiratory equipment therapies and clinical best practices.
- Excellent patient assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient cases.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Summary:The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing planning and providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The role ensures safe evidence-based and patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with clinical s...
Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing planning and providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The role ensures safe evidence-based and patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess treat and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Administer oxygen therapy aerosolized medications and mechanical ventilation support as prescribed.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate patient response to therapy adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide emergency respiratory support including airway management and resuscitation assistance.
- Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory care techniques home oxygen use and equipment maintenance.
- Homecare & Equipment Management (if applicable):
- Set up calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment (e.g. ventilators CPAP/BiPAP machines oxygen concentrators).
- Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized maintained and compliant with infection control standards.
- Conduct home visits to assess patient condition compliance and safety of home environment for respiratory therapy.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records treatment logs and reports.
- Ensure adherence to DOH/HAAD/MOH guidelines and internal clinical protocols.
- Participate in audits incident reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaboration & Education:
- Work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Provide clinical input in developing patient care plans and protocols.
- Assist in training nursing and support staff on respiratory equipment and procedures.
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (recognized institution).
- Valid DOH/MOH/DHA license or eligibility as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Minimum 24 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy preferably in a hospital or homecare setting.
- Strong knowledge of respiratory equipment therapies and clinical best practices.
- Excellent patient assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient cases.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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