Respiratory Therapist - Mumbai, India - S.L Hospital (A Fortis Associate)

S.L Hospital (A Fortis Associate)

Verified Company

Mumbai, India

1 week ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Performs supportive activities such as inventory and stocking of respiratory supplies needed for the respiratory department as well as designated units

Keeps an inventory of respiratory items in the department.
Responsible for the administration of all types of mechanical ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, High Frequency Oscillatory ventilation.
Responsible for Various types of aerosolized medication therapies including continuous nebulization therapy.
Performs sputum induction/collection and be responsible for the delivery of respiratory services to patients, including all types of chest physical therapy/postural drainage (manual and mechanical percussion).
Performs Arterial blood gas punctures as requested.
Manages artificial airways; suctioning of airways, mechanical ventilation management; participation in resuscitative efforts; assist in intubations.
Performs ABG sample analysis, transmittal of results, and billing information utilizing designated computer software programs.
Responsible for the appropriate assembly, cleaning/sterilizing and processing of respiratory equipment and devices as well as minor maintenance.
Performs patient assessments, therapeutic modalities, and documentation associated with departmentally established protocols (e.g. Conversion from Small Volume Nebulizer to MDI Protocol).
As a member of the Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and Rapid Response Team, he/she provides a clinical respiratory assessment of the patient and make appropriate respiratory interventional recommendations as the patient's condition warrants.
Responsible for adhering to hospital and departmental policies/procedures/protocols.
Plans and provides health education to patients and relatives.
Provides cardiopulmonary instruction/education to patients, patient's family and /or caregivers as needed in the areas of basic education in disease/illness processes, interventional techniques, and/or treatment modalities designed for disease management.
Participates in Inservice education programs.
Provides respiratory inservice training to nursing personnel.
Completes Competency Assessment for self.
Takes part in training and Staff Development Program.
Responsible for the appropriate recording of respiratory services provided to patients.
Reports Critical Patient's condition to concerned person in verbal and written.
Responsible for the accurate and complete documentation of all patient charges (treatments, equipment, and oxygen usage).
Records and Reports any losses and breakage in the unit.
Ability to communicate with patient & their relative's needs (Ability to listen).
Ability to explain & clarify doubts of the patient & their relatives.
To be able to coordinate & work with multiethnic workforce.
Ability to coordinate & with billing & other departments.
Answering queries & telephone calls.
Ability to communicate patient's complaints to concerned authority & solve patient's problem.
Document in detail & inform team

- members of any unusual event.

Maintain the communication book.
Ability to handle anxious relative's by giving information about the time/length of operation.
Inform patient's relatives sitting in the Companion room about operation progress.
Weekly department meeting for information sharing.
To be able to coordinate and work with other departments.
Document in detail & inform team

-members of any unusual event.

Maintain the Communication Book.
Weekly Department Meeting for information sharing.
Ability to motivate team to achieve goals.

Co Staffs, Housekeeping Maintenance, Environmental Hygiene.

Ability to handle, depressed anxious patients & their relatives.
Ability to calm patients who fear OT, procedures, equipments etc.
Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by Intensivists, Supervisors or Head of the department.
Participates in the gathering of data for quality improvement.
Has an affinity for teamwork.
Able to work accurately and with mínimal supervision.
Technical skills required for using and maintaining the various equipments and computer.
Ability to plan and organize ones work schedule affectively.

Major Job Qualifications/Specific Skills

Required Education: