Graduate Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-PT<30

Administers and instructs phases of respiratory therapy to patients including mechanical ventilation. Performs emergency procedures such as cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance. Transports patients receiving oxygen and mechanical ventilation. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. Works under the close supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor or designee who reviews work for conformance with established policies, procedures, and standards.

1. Administers respiratory therapy and ventilator care to Medical Center patients including those in critical care units. Observes and records patient symptoms and reactions to therapy. Reports to physician about patient. Makes appropriate adjustments.


2. Proceeds with respiratory care based on patient assessment, planning, implementation, and situation.


3. Participates as functioning member of cardiac arrest team. Answers respiratory distress and STAT treatment calls.


4. Assists with blood gasses and interpretation. Performs pulmonary function tests. Provides end tidal co2 and bicore measurements. Provides, and may instruct in, proper tracheal suctioning and airway maintenance.


5. Sets up, adjusts, and regularly monitors mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and CPAP units.


6. Transports patients receiving oxygen and mechanical ventilation with portable oxygen, ventilator, and hand-operated ventilation devices. Lifts, turns, moves, and transports patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. using appropriate techniques as instructed/assigned.


7. Cleans, maintains, and monitors all types of respiratory therapy equipment. Performs minor repairs when necessary.


8. Assists in instructing students, patients, medical staff, and other personnel in respiratory therapy techniques. Orients medical staff to availability and functionality of respiratory therapy equipment. Routinely performs patient education, documenting teaching in multidisciplinary record.


9. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and management of short and long-term ventilator patients.


10. Works cooperatively and collectively with members of health care team. Represents respiratory therapy in multidisciplinary meetings.


11. Demonstrates effective judgement and ability to understand, react competently, and treat (if appropriate) the unique needs of patient age groups served.


12. Performs other related duties as required. Utilizes new improvements and or technologies that relate to job assignment.