Description

JOB PURPOSE: Performs patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, maintenance and management of all basic equipment, and patient education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs basic patient assessments.
2. Performs advanced patient assessments.
3. Initiates, evaluates and manages all types of oxygen delivery systems/ therapy.
4. Documents all procedures accurately and completely per departmental guidelines.
5. Administers medications via nebulizers, meter dose inhalers(MDI), and dry powdered inhalers(DPI)
6. Performs quality controls and maintains proficiency in obtaining, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting arterial and venous blood gas samples.
7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance.
8. May initiate, monitor, and manage effectiveness of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
9. Performs other shift-specific, and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures.
10. Manages cost.
11. Communicates with others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent clinical decision making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care

Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.