Respiratory Therapist

Manages patient care workload in Emergency Department, Critical Care, Neonatal Care and General Wards.

Performs adult and pediatric/neonatal respiratory procedures including set-up and monitoring of free flow O2 therapy systems, blend aerosol systems, medicinal aerosol systems, volume expansion techniques/devices, bronchial hygiene techniques/devices and CPR.

Manages ventilator systems including setup and monitoring of continuous invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation systems.

Performs emergency procedures including set-up and monitoring of adult invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator systems and related supportive adjuncts.

Job Responsibilities 2

Performs adult, pediatric and neonatal arterial puncture for arterial blood gas analysis, and capillary puncture for venous blood gas analysis in neonatal patients.

Assists with bronchoscopy procedures.

Administers aerosolized medications as prescribed, assesses patient’s response, and recommends modification by protocol and physician order.

Takes an active role within the development of the Rehabilitation Services, delivering In-Service training, facilitating/delivering the training and development of non-therapy staff and sharing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Manages own time and caseload with an awareness of limitation of the Therapy Service and a knowledge of specialist facilities and appropriate referral and provides support to colleagues and direct reports to manage their caseload.

Acts as a key figure within the Hospital, in the provision of specialist knowledge and skill in the respiratory assessment, management and treatment of patients, within a broad scope of practice.

Adheres to all departmental and facility wide policies, procedures, risk assessments and processes in the interests of maintaining a safe and effective work environment and promoting the highest quality patient care experience.