Certified Respiratory Therapist - DCH Health System : Job Details

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital. Responsibilities Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy. Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience. Patient care procedures include:Oxygen/ Aerosol Therapy. Bronchial Hygiene. Postural Drainage and Percussion. Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PEP, PAP - Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation. Cough Assist. Aerosolized Medications. Hand Held Nebulizer. Metered Dose Inhaler. Dry Powder Inhaler. Adult/ Pediatric/ Neonatal Critical CareCPAP/ Bi. PAP - Mechanical ventilation including transport. Blood collection and analysis. Emergency tracheostomy tube replac...Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory, Therapist, Certified, Patient Care, Healthcare