What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist 3-12 Reg position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy, following physicians' orders and protocols, with attention to patient age.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
- Set up and manage mechanical ventilation.
- Perform emergency interventions, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations.
- Monitor physiological responses to therapies.
- Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques.
- Graduate of an accredited associate's degree respiratory program.
- Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state.
- Ability to perform emergency procedures and monitor patient responses.
- Strong communication skills for patient and family education.