Respiratory Care Practitioner Job Description

Respiratory care practitioners are healthcare professionals with specialized knowledge in respiratory care.

They work in hospitals, medical offices, and outpatient facilities, as well as with patients at home.

Respiratory care practitioners provide patients with education about their illness, as well as care that includes pulmonary function tests, the use of breathing machines, and medication.

A respiratory care practitioner works under the direction of a physician or registered nurse and provides patients with medical records, orders tests, and follows up with patients.

Respiratory care practitioners also perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Respiratory Care Practitioner to fill a position in our hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in caring for patients with respiratory problems and will be able to work well under pressure. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources department.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Duties:

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients
• Perform pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas tests, and chest x-rays
• Record the values and results of the tests
• Interpret the results
• Advise on medication adjustments
• Direct patients to perform breathing exercises
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on patients with cardiac arrest
• Perform other related work as required
• Attend in-service training
• Attend conferences and seminars

Respiratory Care Practitioner Responsibilities:

• Must have an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
• Must have 1 or more years of experience
• Must have valid Certification
• Must have current NRP credential
• Must have CPR certification (including AED)
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology

Requirements And Skills:

• Perform pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary intervention in clinical, educational, and research settings
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients and families
• Conduct routine respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator care, aerosol therapy and nebulizer therapy, on inpatients and outpatients
• Order, stock, and maintain supplies and equipment, including ventilators and nebulizers
• Conduct pulmonary function testing
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiopulmonary intervention in clinical, educational, and research settings

At Company Name, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, races, religions, nationalities, genders, , , and ages. We are especially committed to supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.