<ul><li>Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.</li><li>Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.</li><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></ul>

Respiratory Therapist