Alma Torruellas

Major responsibilities

Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, respiratory muscle forces, and impulse oscillometry using the Jaager PFT systems. Additionally: Equipment calibration and set up.

Evaluate response to bronchodilators.

Perform 6MWT.

Assist with exercise testing.

Perform FENO (exhaled breath testing)

Perform quality work contributing to quality patient care. Proficient with Epic charting system.

• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.

• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.