Provides respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses patient's respiratory status by incorporating relevant clinical information including vital signs, chest X-rays, and ABG values.
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs associated critical care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Performs arterial punctures and obtains arterial blood samples from arterial lines. Performs analysis of blood gases.
- May attend high-risk deliveries as member of Neonatal Resuscitation Team; May assess respiratory status of newborn infants upon delivery (NICU)
- Performs non‑invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring.
- Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gas samples.
- May perform pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing after training is complete in the Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab.
- May perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU).
- Performs endotracheal intubation, and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
- May assist physicians with Bronchoscopies, EBUS, Navigation or CRYO when each competency is completed.
- Performs diagnostic cardiac testing including EKG’s, rhythm strips, and 24 hour holter monitoring.
- Performs charge and preceptor duties.
- Instructs patients on use of CPAP; monitors patient compliance with their CPAP; assists with patient resupply.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
