Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Respiratory Therapist
Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Laurel, Mississippi, us, 39441
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Respiratory Therapist
role at the
Mississippi Department of Employment Security .
Responsibilities
Perform physical exams and obtain patient history
Conduct pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., chest X-rays, CT scans)
Administer oxygen therapy
Manage mechanical ventilators
Provide chest physiotherapy (e.g., postural drainage, percussion, vibration)
Administer aerosol medications (e.g., inhalers, nebulizers)
Educate patients on breathing techniques and medication use
Monitor vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate)
Observe patient breathing patterns and oxygen saturation levels
Track treatment progress and adjust as needed
Calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment (e.g., ventilators, nebulizers)
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
Provide information about respiratory conditions and treatment options
Teach patients how to self‑manage their condition (e.g., home oxygen therapy, breathing exercises)
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Respiratory Therapist
role at the
Mississippi Department of Employment Security .
Responsibilities
Perform physical exams and obtain patient history
Conduct pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., chest X-rays, CT scans)
Administer oxygen therapy
Manage mechanical ventilators
Provide chest physiotherapy (e.g., postural drainage, percussion, vibration)
Administer aerosol medications (e.g., inhalers, nebulizers)
Educate patients on breathing techniques and medication use
Monitor vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate)
Observe patient breathing patterns and oxygen saturation levels
Track treatment progress and adjust as needed
Calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment (e.g., ventilators, nebulizers)
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
Provide information about respiratory conditions and treatment options
Teach patients how to self‑manage their condition (e.g., home oxygen therapy, breathing exercises)
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