Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc.
Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care.
Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with health care team.
Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.