<ul><li>Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.</li><li>Following specified parameters of treatment.</li><li>Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li><li>Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.</li><li>Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.</li><li>Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.</li></ul>

Respiratory Therapist