Respiratory Therapist Reliever

Job description

Ø Conducts pulmonary function tests

Ø Assesses and interpreting evaluations and test results

Ø Determines respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

Ø Operates mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, etc.

Ø Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage

Ø Assisting with breathing exercises

Ø Monitors physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes

Ø Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress.

Ø Recommends adjustments and modifications

Ø Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences

Ø Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential

Ø Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Ø Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Ø Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs

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

Ø Performs the related duties as the need arises.

QUALIFICATION

Ø Must be a Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.

Ø Board passer an advantage; fresh graduates and/or new board passers are welcome to apply.

Ø Can work under pressure.

Ø Willing to work on shifting schedule.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person