Part-time
Respiratory Therapist (Days) - PRN
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, texas
POSITION PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performance of all technical procedures related to the scope of service for the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. Adheres to required policies affecting clinical care and the organization’s operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to: aerosol therapy, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), oxygen therapy, postural drainage and percussion, incentive spirometry, adult and pediatric mechanical ventilation, tracheal suction, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Competent in the performance of EKGs.
- Competent in the performance of EEGs.
- Performs other testing procedures to include Holter monitoring, EKG stress testing, and pulmonary functions.
- Accurately documents patient care given in respiratory therapy...
