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Location
Fort Myers, FL | United States
Job description
Assessing patients: Respiratory therapists are responsible for conducting diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate a patient's respiratory function and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
Developing treatment plans: Based on their assessment, respiratory therapists develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with respiratory disorders. Administering treatments: Respiratory therapists perform a variety of treatments, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, mechanical ventilation, and chest physiotherapy, to help patients breathe more easily. Monitoring patients: Respiratory therapists monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes. Educating patients: Respiratory therapists educate patients and their families on how to manage their respiratory conditions and use equipment such as inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen tanks. Collaborating with healthcare professionals: Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients. Documenting patient care: Respiratory therapists are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of patient care, including assessments, treatments, and progress.Job tags
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