Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

• Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs


• Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician's orders


• Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient's respiratory therapy needs


• Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care


• Review sanitation in accordance with current standards