Respiratory Therapist
5 days ago
Metro Manila, Philippines
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Full-time
₱167,000 - ₱279,000 Contract
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QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate of BS Respiratory Therapy Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
TECHNICAL
- a. Perform Arterial Blood Gas Extraction and Analysis.
- b. Perform the following Respiratory Therapy modalities.
- c. Aerosol Therapy (Ultrasonic Nebulization/ Jet Nebulizer)
- d. Chest Physiotherapy
- e. Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
- f. Incentive Spirometry
- g. Purse Lip Breathing
- h. Cough Instruction
- i. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Determination
- j. Spontaneous Breathing Parameters
- k. Pulse Oximeter monitoring and troubleshooting
- l. Airway Suctioning
- m. Oxygen Therapy (set up, administration and monitoring) - Calibrate and troubleshoot mechanical ventilatorsAssess patient’s condition and patient’s needs before, during and after the procedures. - Observe infection control measures at all times for patient and personal safety.Prepare and check equipment, medicines and supplies to be used for the procedures.
COLLABORATION
- Ensure proper functioning, maintenance and availability of equipment and facilities.
- Create and maintain therapeutic environment by providing privacy and comfort and safety.
- Participate in the implementation of cost- cutting measures.
- Promote good interpersonal relationship among co-workers.
- Take part in formulating, revising or modifying nursing procedures and techniques.
- Communicate and act as liaison between patient, physician and other hospital personnel.
REPORT/RECORD MANAGEMENT
- Document all incident reports accurately and timely.
- Record all borrowed department records properly in the logbook.
- Check that all pending procedures and request ordered through phone or computer is executed completely.
- Complete and correct patient profile; charging and posting of readers.
OTHERS
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by immediate superior from time to tme *