Respiratory Therapist
Almana General Hospital
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :1 years, 4 أشهر
Respiratory Care Services P.O Box 311, Al Khobar 31952 Tel. # +9663898-7000 ext. 3539 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Job Description:
• Instrumental in assisting in the diagnostic treatment to patients with cardiopulmonary disorder such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other forms obstructive and restrictive diseases.
• Develops plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care.
• Assist physician with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions, intubations and extubations.
• Performs therapy modalities as ordered by physician and according to training and experience.
• Operates all equipment according to healthcare policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Sets - up, operate, and monitors mechanical ventilator system according to patients needs.
• Perform proper Chest physiotherapy (percussion, vibration and pastural drainage with pulmonary rehabilitation including breathing and coughing exercise)
• Administer MDI bronchodilator drugs or Aerosol therapy using various types of nebulizers or via auto driven.
• Perform variety of pulmonary functions test.
• Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
• Extracting blood samples for diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis, according to the policies and procedures.
• Performs tracheal, endotracheal, and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents as per policy and procedures.
• Accompanies high risk ventilated patient for transfer to the other facilities with other medical and nursing personnel.
• Selects, assembles, and checks the equipment for proper function, operations, and cleanliness. This includes mechanical ventilator, CPAP systems, oxygen analyzers, spirometer, suctioning equipments, such as oral, nasal airways, and tracheal tubes.
• Demonstrates competence in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques.
• Documents and communicates all patient concerns during the shift.
• Identifies needs for alternative action in the plan of treatment and involves the multi- disciplinary team revisions. Participates in the discharge planning as required