Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
