• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians\' orders.
• Mechanical ventilation management in accordance to Physician\'s order and plan.
• Provide assistance for ventilated patients for transport ( emergency, home visits or leisure trips )
• Assess ventilated patient from other facilities for possible admission to Provita
• Monitor patient\'s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, relay blood gas result to the Physician and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians\' orders.
• Maintain charts that contain patients\' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Educate clinicians on ventilators, how to operate and perform trouble shooting of the machines.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Perform pulmonary exercises with proper equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Perform Broncho pulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to nurses and other health care personnel.
• Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients\' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Act competently, loyally and in a trustworthy manner in accordance with the PIMC\'s best interests
• Assess, Plan, Implement, and Evaluate Respiratory therapy
• Ensure that the Respiratory Therapy Care is of the highest standards
• Works collaboratively, both clinically and administratively, with colleagues and peers
• Acts as Team Leader when appropriate
• Adherence to all NMC PIMC policies and procedures

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians\' orders.
• Mechanical ventilation management in accordance to Physician\'s order and plan.
• Provide assistance for ventilated patients for transport ( emergency, home visits or leisure trips )
• Assess ventilated patient from other facilities for possible admission to Provita
• Monitor patient\'s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, relay blood gas result to the Physician and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians\' orders.
• Maintain charts that contain patients\' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Educate clinicians on ventilators, how to operate and perform trouble shooting of the machines.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Perform pulmonary exercises with proper equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Perform Broncho pulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to nurses and other health care personnel.
• Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients\' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Act competently, loyally and in a trustworthy manner in accordance with the PIMC\'s best interests
• Assess, Plan, Implement, and Evaluate Respiratory therapy
• Ensure that the Respiratory Therapy Care is of the highest standards
• Works collaboratively, both clinically and administratively, with colleagues and peers
• Acts as Team Leader when appropriate
• Adherence to all NMC PIMC policies and procedures

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program of a minimum duration of three (3) years/ BSc
• Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment
• Has 2 years clinical experience within ICU - as a minimum
• DOH/ DHA Licensed
• Familiar and experienced with DOH policies and procedures

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