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Cleans, assembles, and maintains all Respiratory Care Department equipment within scope of practice. Utilizes supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner.Maintains cleanliness, organization, stocking, and cleaning of Respiratory Care supplies in the department and throughout the hospital.Assists Respiratory Therapists in completing delegated patient care duties and assigned tasks.Under general supervision by a Respiratory Therapist, performs tasks according to policy and standard procedure. Monitors patient response to therapy and provides timely, accurate documentation in electronic medical record. Therapies include administration of nasal oxygen, nebulized medication treatments, tracheostomy care, and Pulmonary Hygiene therapy (e.g.; Acapella, Thera-Pep, etc.), ECGs, to patients as prescribed by physician.(Note: For Respiratory Therapy Students only, who have accomplished the theory and clinical module in P&PD, ABG puncture with analyzation, and/or non-invasive ventilation such as BIPAP/CPAP successfully in school and have completed a THMU RC competency. Will establish and maintain applicable Respiratory Care competencies.)
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies, standards, resources and research relative to work performed.Adapts procedures, treatments and services based on patient’s age, development, and growth stage.Accurately completes Electronic Health Record documentation per department standards; and maintains the Order Entry and Charging system for services rendered.Assists in training new Respiratory Care Externs.Performs other related duties as assigned.
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