ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of basic respiratory therapy didactic instruction and clinical rotation in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Performs basic respiratory procedures for adult and pediatric patients including: incentive spirometry, medicated aerosol treatments, MDI administration, CPT, IPPB, oxygen therapy, and pulse oximetry. Performs basic respiratory assessments for patients during therapy. Cleans, reassembles and performance tests various pieces of patient care equipment. Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders. Maintains BCLS certification. Complies with all mandatory hospital inservices. Performs all other duties as assigned.