POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides respiratory therapy modalities to patients in accordance with a physician’s order and hospital

policies and procedures. Provide diagnostic tests on patients in accordance with a physician’s order and

hospital policies and procedures. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the medical director

and technical director of the department.

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, and disabled persons in

the hospital. Must have the ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instruction or

directions. Adheres to Standard Precautions and policies and procedures. Performs other duties as

requested by supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and administers various respiratory therapy treatment modalities, such as:

Medication nebulizer treatments by small volume and large volume nebulizer.

Chest percussion and postural drainage.

Incentive spirometry.

Intermittent positive pressure breathing.

Breathing exercises.

Diaphragmatic breathing.

Sputum induction.

Nasal tracheal aspiration.

Arterial puncture.

Oxygen administration mask.

Cannula or oxy hood.

Initiation of mechanical ventilation & BIPAP and maintenance of ventilation.

Performing pulmonary function testing.

Holter and cardiac event monitoring.

Collection of data in compliance with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plans.

Responsible for reporting faulty equipment to the appropriate supervisor.

Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.

Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.

Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.

Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

One year certificate from college or technical and six months related experience and/or training; BLS

required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 90 days of hire; NRP required within 90 days of hire;

PALS required within 6 months of hire.

In accordance with Senate Bill 1007, June 15, 1985, Texas Legislature, Texas Department of Health

certificate to practice Respiratory Care, must be current and must be kept current at all times. Must be

Registered or Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Bachelor’s Degree related to Respiratory Therapy preferred

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and

department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, lift and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of this position.

The job description and duties of this position are subject to change, be modified or supplemented as

deemed necessary by Medina Healthcare System. Employees are required to comply with supervisory

instructions and to perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors,

managers and administration. This job description does not constitute any employment contract

between Medina Healthcare System and any employee.