Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments on patients in the critical care unit; evaluate respiratory status, oxygenation, and ventilatory needs
• Ventilator Management: Set up and manage mechanical ventilators for patients requiring respiratory support; monitor and adjust ventilator settings based on patient response and physician orders
• Oxygen Therapy: Administer and monitor oxygen therapy for patients with respiratory insufficiency; ensure proper oxygen delivery systems are in place and functioning effectively
• Airway Management: Assist with airway management procedures, including intubation and extubation; perform tracheostomy care and maintenance as needed
• Therapeutic Interventions: Administer therapeutic aerosol medications and other respiratory treatments; conduct chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on respiratory conditions and therapeutic interventions; provide instructions on home care and self-management
• Collaboration with Healthcare Team: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care; participate in multidisciplinary rounds
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory assessments and interventions, including ventilator settings, oxygen levels, and patient responses
• Emergency Response: Respond to respiratory emergencies in the critical care unit; assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed