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Respiratory Therapy Technician
Respiratory Therapy Technician assists in diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary conditions. They provide respiratory treatment, operate and manage ventilators or therapeutic gas equipments, and deliver emergency care such as CPR when needed. Typically working under the supervision of a respiratory therapist or physician, they perform patient monitoring, maintain therapy records, and support care in a hospital, intensive care unit, emergency department, or outpatient clinic.
Tasks
Assess patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary conditions and monitor physiological responses using clinical tools and interviews.
Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, and other respiratory support equipment.
Perform and interpret respiratory diagnostic tests, including spirometry and arterial blood gas sampling.
Administer prescribed aerosolised or gas medications safely.
Respond to emergencies by assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and consult physicians regarding patient responses and treatment adjustments.
Educate patients and caregivers on managing chronic respiratory conditions at home.
Maintain, clean, and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Skills
Basic
Communicate effectively with medical staff and patients.
Demonstrate understanding of respiratory anatomy and medical terminology.
Monitor treatment responses accurately and maintain detailed records.
Operate and maintain medical and diagnostic equipment competently.
Work efficiently under pressure, particularly in emergency situations.
Specific
Ability in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management techniques.
Competency in arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation of respiratory diagnostic data.
Competency in infection control and sterile clinical procedures in respiratory care settings.
Competency in maintaining accurate respiratory treatment and patient monitoring records.
Competency in pulmonary rehabilitation techniques and respiratory patient training.
Knowledge in respiratory diagnostic procedures and pulmonary function testing methods.
Knowledge in respiratory physiology and cardiopulmonary health conditions.
Proficiency in administering aerosolised medications and respiratory gas therapies.
Proficiency in mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure/Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP) devices, and oxygen therapy systems.
Proficiency in operation, cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
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QUALIFICATION
Diploma or equivalent
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