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Respiratory Therapists
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Assess, treat,
and
care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy
technicians.
Initiate
and
conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records;
and
select, assemble, check,
and
operate equipment.
5
Tasks
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method
and
duration of therapy, precautions to be taken,
or
medication
and
dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
Educate patients
and
their families about their conditions
and
teach appropriate disease management
techniques
, such as breathing exercises
or
the use of
medications
or
respiratory equipment.
Teach, train, supervise,
or
use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy
technicians
,
or
assistants.
Use a variety of testing
techniques
to assist doctors in cardiac
or
pulmonary research
or
to diagnose disorders.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses,
or
other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with
medical
procedures
or
related duties.
18
Detailed Work Activities
Adjust settings
or
positions of
medical
equipment.
Clean
medical
equipment
or
facilities.
Communicate test
or
assessment results to
medical
professionals.
Determine protocols for
medical
procedures.
Examine
medical
instruments
or
equipment to ensure proper operation.
Explain
medical
procedures
or
test results to patients
or
family members.
Gather
medical
information from patient histories.
Implement advanced life support
techniques.
Inform
medical
professionals regarding patient conditions
and
care.
Maintain
medical
equipment
or
instruments.
Maintain
medical
facility records.
Operate diagnostic
or
therapeutic
medical
instruments
or
equipment.
Prepare
medical
supplies
or
equipment for use.
Repair
medical
facility equipment.
Train
medical
providers.
Train patients, family members,
or
caregivers in
techniques
for managing disabilities
or
illnesses.
Treat
medical
emergencies.
Verify that
medical
activities
or
operations meet standards.
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