• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment/evaluation
• Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure/determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Record treatment and patients' responses in respiratory care records and patient charts
• Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel
• Report adverse treatment/drug reactions to physician, nurse and/or pharmacy, documenting all information
• Perform diagnostic procedures: e.g. 12-lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring
• Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed

Respiratory Care Practioner

Practioner of Respiratory Care

Practioner of Resp Care