Respiratory Therapist

Job description:

Position Purpose

This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to

improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Clinical Respiratory

Therapists primarily work with those patients in the critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric

general care, and may provide respiratory care at a secondary care sites consistent with the mission and

obligations of Hospital

Nature and Scope

This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to

achieve desired results. They are responsible for the proper documentation of all patient records and

department logs. In addition, they are responsible for keeping abreast of technological advances in

applicable areas and are well versed in appropriate clinical applicati...