أخصائية علاج تنفسي بالرعاية المنزلية / RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

• Works under the direct supervision of the Head of the Home Health Care Unit (HHC).
• Performs an evaluation / assessment of each patient's respiratory needs during the first home visit.
• Visits patients at home and develops a Plan of Care.
• Develops and provides patient and family education in the areas of respiratory home
• equipment and therapeutic interventions for home care.
• Assess needs of patient and the best choice of equipment to meet those needs.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on proper use of and care of equipment.
• Trouble shoots respiratoy equipment issues over the phone in an effort to best serve the patients and eliminate unnecessary exchanges and deliveries.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers and physicians changes in conditions and needs.
• Performs pulmonary assessments and formulates recommendations to the physicians, based on the established criteria for patients with chronic pulmonary disease referred to Home Care Services Program.
• Provides a mechanism of long-term follow-up of patients who are involved in ongoing pulmonary home care programs through regularly scheduled clinic visits, interim telephone consults and home visits.
• Promotes teamwork through maintaining effective communication with appropriate staff.
• Prioritize patients’ safety.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient, thus maintaining patients’ rights.
• Participate in staff development.
• Participate in HHC Team meetings and in-services.
• Assist other staff in all patients or department needed procedures or activities.
• Keep record of treatment provided to the patients during home visit.
• Maintain a peaceful and safe working environment.
• Conducts, participates in and attends educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, families and caregivers.
• Provides respiratory care expertise to the Home Care Services Program and acts as a vendor to all patients requiring respiratory equipment and supplies in the home setting.
• Arranges necessary referrals for travelling patients.
• Stays current on new respiratory products and supplies.
• Assumes full responsibility for their own actions, professional skills, and attitudes.
• Participates in an on-call schedule for all home care services.
• Promote health education to patient and their family regarding patient status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in Environmental Safety Rounds.
• Responsible for keeping updated in Infection Control, Fire and Safety, and Disaster training on a yearly basis.
• Responsible for keeping Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and updated on a 2 year basis.
• Participate in CQI & PS Activities.

• Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing the coordination and decision-making responsibilities of this position and be resourceful in problem solving.
• Effective oral and written communications skills and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge in Basic Computer (Microsoft Office).

Respiratory Therapy