Purpose

Assists in the treatment of patients with respiratory problems, sets up, operates and maintains various oxygen, therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment, determines most suitable method of administering inhalants and procedures in accordance with doctors’ orders, notifies medical and nursing personnel of any adverse reactions, participates in in-service and patient education and responds to cardiac arrests. Performs all duties in accordance with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario professional standards and the Registered Health Professionals Act (RHPA).

Duties

• Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary function tests.
• Initiate, maintain and monitor patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, or medications.
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