Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorders. The role involves managing ventilators, administering oxygen therapy, conducting pulmonary function tests, and ensuring adherence to critical care and infection control standards.
- Assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Administer oxygen therapy, nebulization, and aerosol treatments.
- Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and advanced non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP).
- Participate in ventilator weaning protocols and spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs).
- Perform ABG sampling (where authorized) and assist in interpretation.
- Provide tracheostomy care and advanced airway management support.
- Assist in prone positioning for ARDS patients.
- Ensure compliance with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention bundles.
- Conduct pulmonary function testing (PFTs) if applicable.
- Assist during intubation, extubation, and code blue situations.
- Assist in pulmonary rehabilitation and chronic respiratory disease management.
- Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators and respiratory devices.
- Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatment as directed.
- Educate patients and families on inhaler techniques and home respiratory care.
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
- Report malfunctions and coordinate with biomedical department in liaison with immediate supervisor.
- Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and observations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and respiratory care data collection.
- Assist in safe intra- and inter-hospital transport of ventilated patients with full airway and ventilator management
- Ensure proper sterilization, handling of respiratory equipment; follow infection prevention and control guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Perform any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor that is commensurate with your knowledge and skills.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”