What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Specialist position at Medical City Weatherford?
We are committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered respiratory care at Medical City Weatherford.
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
- You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways.
- You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response.
- You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
