Skills Summary * Computer Charting * Patient Assessment * Ventilator Management * IPPV/NIPPV/IPPB * ICU Management * ABG/Analyzer Management o Performed various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients o Responsible to assist in the care of patients with respiratory diseases o Worked with doctors and specialists listening to breath sounds o Determined requirements for treatment such as type method and duration of therapy precautions be taken etc o Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur o Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears o Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy o Performed bronchopulmonary drainage or assist and instruct patient in performance of breathing exercises. o Assist in patient transportations to maintain airway while in route o Collect and measure arterial blood gases to provide the appropriate treatment for patients

Highlights:

• Billing
• Chemistry
• Compliance
• Critical Care - Respiratory
• Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act
• HIPAA compliance
• ICD-9
• ICU