The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


+ Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility

+ Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs

+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

+ Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned

+ Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders

+ Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated

+ Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians

+ Analyzes blood and sputum in the l...