What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Respiratory Therapist position at Medcare Equipment Company?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Description :
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Clinical Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Your duties will include conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients on respiratory care.
Responsibilities :
- Maintains and monitors the function of all respiratory care equipment in use, including CPAP and Bilevel devices, invasive and non-invasive ventilators, pulse oximetry and apnea monitoring devices, and portable oxygen concentrators.
- Acts as a resource to other health care providers (referrals), regarding clinical issues.
- Provides patient, family, or caregiver with education related to disease process, therapy orders, and equipment use and functions.
- Completes patient assessments and reassessments. Coordinates patient care and services. Identifies non-compliant patients.
- Understand and practice the rules regarding patient confidentiality, HIPPA and compliance, and safety. Adhere to all state and federally mandated standards regarding confidentiality and patient rights.
- Perform other duties as required.
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