Respiratory Therapist

Performs supportive activities such as inventory and stocking of respiratory supplies needed for the respiratory department as well as designated units
- Keeps an inventory of respiratory items in the department.
- Responsible for the administration of all types of mechanical ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, High Frequency Oscillatory ventilation.
- Responsible for Various types of aerosolized medication therapies including continuous nebulization therapy.
- Performs sputum induction/collection and be responsible for the delivery of respiratory services to patients, including all types of chest physical therapy/postural drainage (manual and mechanical percussion).
- Performs Arterial blood gas punctures as requested.
- Manages artificial airways; suctioning of airways, mechanical ventilation management; participation in resuscitative efforts; assist in intubations.
- Performs ABG sample analysis, transmittal of results, and billing information utilizing designated computer software programs.
- Responsible for the appropriate assembly, cleaning/sterilizing and processing of respiratory equipment and devices as well as minor maintenance.
- Performs patient assessments, therapeutic modalities, and documentation associated with departmentally established protocols (e.g. Conversion from Small Volume Nebulizer to MDI Protocol).
- As a member of the Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and Rapid Response Team, he/she provides a clinical respiratory assessment of the patient and make appropriate respiratory interventional recommendations as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Responsible for adhering to hospital and departmental policies/procedures/protocols.
- Plans and provides health education to patients and relatives.
- Provides cardiopulmonary instruction/education to patients, patient’s family and /or caregivers as needed in the areas of basic education in disease/illness processes, interventional techniques, and/or treatment modalities designed for disease management.
- Participates in In-service education programs.
- Provides respiratory in-service training to nursing personnel.
- Completes Competency Assessment for self.
- Takes part in training and Staff Development Program.
- Responsible for the appropriate recording of respiratory services provided to patients.
- Reports Critical Patient’s condition to concerned person in verbal and written.
- Responsible for the accurate and complete documentation of all patient charges (treatments, equipment, and oxygen usage).
- Records and Reports any losses and breakage in the unit.
- Ability to communicate with patient & their relative’s needs (Ability to listen).
- Ability to explain & clarify doubts of the patient & their relatives.
- To be able to coordinate & work with multi-ethnic workforce.
- Ability to coordinate & with billing & other departments.
- Answering queries & telephone calls.
- Ability to communicate patient’s complaints to concerned authority & solve patient’s problem.
- Document in detail & inform team
- members of any unusual event.
- Maintain the communication book.
- Ability to handle anxious relative’s by giving information about the time/length of operation.
- Inform patient’s relatives sitting in the Companion room about operation progress.
- Weekly department meeting for information sharing.
- To be able to coordinate and work with other departments.
- Document in detail & inform team -members of any unusual event.
- Maintain the Communication Book.
- Weekly Department Meeting for information sharing.
- Ability to motivate team to achieve goals.Co Staffs, Housekeeping Maintenance, Environmental Hygiene.
- Ability to handle, depressed anxious patients & their relatives.
- Ability to calm patients who fear OT, procedures, equipments etc.
- Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by Intensivists, Supervisors or Head of the department.
- Participates in the gathering of data for quality improvement.
- Has an affinity for teamwork.
- Able to work accurately and with mínimal supervision.
- Technical skills required for using and maintaining the various equipments and computer.
- Ability to plan and organize ones work schedule affectively.

**Major Job Qualifications/Specific Skills**

**Required Education**:

- B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
- PG Diploma In Critical Care Technician
- Post-graduation diploma or Masters in Critical Care Technician.

**Experience**

0 - 3 years

Schedule:

- Rotational shift