Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Check patient lab order to make sure there are no errors and that they're appropriate and safe for the individual patient.
• Review orders issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Assist in teaching programs (departmental, medical, nursing, community).
• Ensure the maintenance and proper operation of equipment and supplies in the work areas.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Assist the Chief of Respiratory Services on special assignments.
• Assist the Chief of Respiratory Services with responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s mission, policy and any applicable laws. Follow insurance companies’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain established procedures concerning quality control, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Complete competency assessment based on personal performance.
• Assist with inventory of material and supply for the Respiratory Therapy department.