Respiratory Therapist - Permanent Full Time

Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and or abnormalities, under the direction of the physician by an order or by following protocol, by performing the following duties: Qualifications Evaluates patient status, assesses, and assigns therapy objectives. Determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, medication, and dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering treatments, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders. Sets up and operates equipment such as mechanical ventilators, CPAP or BIPAP machines, oxygen tanks, etc. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy. Educates patients.…