Respiratory Therapist

**Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities**:

- Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.
- Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
- Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Following specified parameters of treatment.
- Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
- Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
- Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.
- Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.
- Making emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary.
- Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.
- Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
- Checking pulmonary function in patients.

**Respiratory Therapist Requirements**:

- Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy.
- Registration or certification by the national board for respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Current RCP license in the state of practice.
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
- Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience.
- Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance.
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Experience with respiratory equipment.

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

Pay: ₹20,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person