Respiratory Therapist (722314)

REQUIREMENTS The services of a respiratory therapist are required for the following to be done at DSH: • Works under the direction of the physician and assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities including assessing and treating consumers who suffer from respiratory disorders. • Set BiPAP and CPAP machines according to the prescribed settings. • Properly fit new masks and insure proper fitting of masks currently in the possession of the consumers. • Inspect the BiPAP and CPAP machines and associated equipment that are reported to be malfunctioning or non-functioning. • Inspect all the BiPAP and CPAP machines quarterly. • Recommend and/or coordinate repair services for the BiPAP and CPAP machines. • Provide in-service training to the physicians, nurses (all shifts), and other identified personnel including, but not limited to, the operation of the machinery, settings, purpose of treatment, and trouble-shooting as needed. • Provide education regarding the machinery to the consumers. • Provide educational materials for the staff to utilize in providing consumer education on request. All attempts will be made to ensure that service hours will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. but there may be rare occasions when, but only as a last resort, service may be required other than during these hours. The hospital will notify the respiratory therapist when services are needed. Back-up coverage will need to be provided when the respiratory therapist is not available (for example: vacation, illness, etc.). PERFORMANCE STANDARDS All services shall be provided by fully qualified persons with appropriate education, training, and experience in accordance with prevailing standards. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT • Demonstrates professional conduct with consumers and DSH staff. • Demonstrates ethical behavior. • Maintains a non-discriminatory environment. About Us: TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs. TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at

Created: 2024-11-02