- Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
- Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
- Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Conducts tests, such as EKGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests
- Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information, in a neat and timely fashion
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- 2 years respiratory therapy experience required.
- Must have RRT and have recent critical care and ventilator experience.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Boston, United States - Sigma Inc
Description
MGB Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Boston, MA - 13 Weeks ContractSigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Boston MA.
Shift : Will discuss at interview
Summary:
Respiratory Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific respiratory therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist include (but are not limited to):