Respiratory Therapist
University Health, University Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver prompt and essential emergency care, including the execution of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Consult with physicians about potential problems or adjustments related to ordered respiratory therapies or medications.
- Conduct arterial gas punctures, analyze findings, and collaborate with physicians to determine optimal treatment plans.
- Respond with appropriate action to high-risk situations, including airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation.
- Collaborate with physicians to carry out intubations, bronchoscopies, conscious sedations, and a range of other bedside procedures.
- Successfully facilitate the weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation, resulting in successful extubation.
- Assess patient response to therapeutic interventions through physical observation and test result interpretation.
- Demonstrate expertise in performing various respiratory interventions, including tracheostomy suctioning, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance, and hyperinflation.
- Provide informative guidance regarding conditions like cystic fibrosis and asthma to patients and their families.
