Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapy procedure as per departmental protocols and to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

1. Perform pulmonary  procedures like Pulmonary function test(PFT),Fraction of exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO),Diffusing  capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide(DLCO),6 minute walk test; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
2. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercise.
3. Participates in the ordering and inventory of equipment and supplies

for the  non-invasive Lab.

1. Check and maintain pulmonary machine functional readiness.
2. Maintaining patient records.
3. Participation in the organizations quality improvement and safety activities.