Respiratory Therapist

Qualification:

- Bsc Respiratory Therapy / Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
- Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
- Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal/pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
- Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
- Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.

Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
- Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
- Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and EKG machines.
- Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the physician
- Explain treatment procedures to patients.

Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
- Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
- Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
- Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
- Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.
- Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
- Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
- Performs pulmonary function tests using a Spirometer; calculates lung volume and vital capacities
- Nebulizes,suctions, and collects sputum using naso-tracheal suction catheter; sends specimens to laboratory for analysis.
- Listens to lung sound using stethoscope to evaluate locations of respiratory problems; observes patient signs and symptoms
- Percusses patient's chest and back using air trapping techniques, and positions patient for drainage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

**Salary**: ₹200,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Palghat, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Malayalam (preferred)

**Speak with the employer**
+91 7356666344