San Diego State University
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Inpatient
San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Inpatient at San Diego State University
Overview Respiratory therapists assist patients who have breathing difficulties. These include chronic respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and asthma. Patients range from infants with undeveloped lungs to adults with lung disease. They may also provide emergency aid for breathing problems, heart attacks, drowning, and shock.
Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders
Provide emergency airway and respiratory support as needed
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
Monitor patient status and adjust therapies accordingly
Qualifications & Requirements
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Higher Education
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Overview Respiratory therapists assist patients who have breathing difficulties. These include chronic respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and asthma. Patients range from infants with undeveloped lungs to adults with lung disease. They may also provide emergency aid for breathing problems, heart attacks, drowning, and shock.
Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders
Provide emergency airway and respiratory support as needed
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
Monitor patient status and adjust therapies accordingly
Qualifications & Requirements
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Higher Education
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