Shannon Health
TX
Job Summary Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities. Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients. Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data. Reviews x-ray and radiology reports. Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated. Explains and monitors patients response to therapy. Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in...