Respiratory Therapist

Topaz Fiscal Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking an experienced respiratory therapy professional to restore pulmonary function and alleviate pain through prescribed respiratory care. The role includes administering therapies, operating ventilators, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.

The candidate will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists for optimal patient outcomes, participate in discharge planning, and ensure compliance with infection-control protocols and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bedside manner and clinical knowledge for respiratory care.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and safety standards.
• Ability to interpret physiological data and adjust treatments.
• Strong communication and teamwork with physicians and staff.
• Commitment to patient education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Meets patient goals by conducting pulmonary function tests and determining therapy in collaboration with physicians.
• Administers inhalants and operates ventilators and related equipment.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and monitors patient responses to therapy.
• Evaluates progress and suggests adjustments to treatment plans.
• Completes discharge planning and coordinates home exercise programs.

Skills

Bedside Manner

Physiological Knowledge

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Creating a Safe

Effective Environment

Informing Others

Verbal Communication

Medical Teamwork

Judgment

Procedural Skills

People Skills

Job description

Job Summary:

Restores patient’s pulmonary function; alleviates pain; supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.

Job Duties:

• Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.

• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.

• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Deyelops respiratory therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.

• Complies with federal, state. and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bedside Manner

• Physiological Knowledge

• Infection Control

• Health Promotion and Maintenance

• Creating a Safe

• Effective Environment

• Informing Others

• Verbal Communication

• Medical Teamwork

• Judgment

• Procedural Skills

• People Skills