Job Description

Performs supportive activities such as inventory and stocking of respiratory supplies needed for the respiratory department as well as designated units

· Keeps an inventory of respiratory items in the department.

· Responsible for the administration of all types of mechanical ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, High Frequency Oscillatory ventilation.

· Responsible for Various types of aerosolized medication therapies including continuous nebulization therapy.

· Performs sputum induction/collection and be responsible for the delivery of respiratory services to patients, including all types of chest physical therapy/postural drainage (manual and mechanical percussion).

· Performs Arterial blood gas punctures as requested.

· Manages artificial airways; suctioning of airways, mechanical ventilation management; participation in resuscitative efforts; assist in intubations.

· Performs ABG sample analysis, transmittal of results, and billing information utilizing designated computer software programs.

· Responsible for the appropriate assembly, cleaning/sterilizing and processing of respiratory equipment and devices as well as minor maintenance.

· Performs patient assessments, therapeutic modalities, and documentation associated with departmentally established protocols (e.g. Conversion from Small Volume Nebulizer to MDI Protocol).

· As a member of the Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and Rapid Response Team, he/she provides a clinical respiratory assessment of the patient and make appropriate respiratory interventional recommendations as the patient’s condition warrants.

· Responsible for adhering to hospital and departmental policies/procedures/protocols.

· Plans and provides health education to patients and relatives.

· Provides cardiopulmonary instruction/education to patients, patient’s family and /or caregivers as needed in the areas of basic education in disease/illness processes, interventional techniques, and/or treatment modalities designed for disease management.

· Participates in In-service education programs.

· Provides respiratory in-service training to nursing personnel.

· Completes Competency Assessment for self.

· Takes part in training and Staff Development Program.

· Responsible for the appropriate recording of respiratory services provided to patients.

· Reports Critical Patient’s condition to concerned person in verbal and written.

· Responsible for the accurate and complete documentation of all patient charges (treatments, equipment, and oxygen usage).

· Records and Reports any losses and breakage in the unit.

· Ability to communicate with patient & their relative’s needs (Ability to listen).

· Ability to explain & clarify doubts of the patient & their relatives.

· To be able to coordinate & work with multi-ethnic workforce.

· Ability to coordinate & with billing & other departments.

· Answering queries & telephone calls.

· Ability to communicate patient’s complaints to concerned authority & solve patient’s problem.

· Document in detail & inform team- members of any unusual event.

· Maintain the communication book.

· Ability to handle anxious relative’s by giving information about the time/length of operation.

· Inform patient’s relatives sitting in the Companion room about operation progress.

· Weekly department meeting for information sharing.

· To be able to coordinate and work with other departments.

· Document in detail & inform team –members of any unusual event.

· Maintain the Communication Book.

· Weekly Department Meeting for information sharing.

· Ability to motivate team to achieve goals.-Co Staffs, Housekeeping Maintenance, Environmental Hygiene.

· Ability to handle, depressed anxious patients & their relatives.

· Ability to calm patients who fear OT, procedures, equipments etc.

· Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by Intensivists, Supervisors or Head of the department.

· Participates in the gathering of data for quality improvement.

· Has an affinity for teamwork.

Skills Required

• Diagnostics
• Flexibility
• Rapid learning