Respiratory Therapist
Core
Monitor patient physiological responses, operate testing devices, and assist physicians with medical procedures in a pulmonary office.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient care services in a clinic setting
Domain
Healthcare / Pulmonary Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient monitoring, medical equipment operation, medical procedure assistance, patient record maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, patient communication
Preferred skills
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Technologies
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Responsibilities
Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy/testing and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur; Set up and operate testing devices following specified parameters of treatment; Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties; Maintain patient records charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy/testing information; Inspect, clean, test, and maintain equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary; Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Seniority
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