The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs
- Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician's orders
- Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient's respiratory therapy needs
- Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care
- Review sanitation in accordance with current standards
Basic Qualif...