Cert Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Care

A Day in the Life 

The Cert Respiratory Therapist provides care for all ages of patients. 

• Collects health data in a systematic and ongoing manner involving the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate. 

• Determines the priority of data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs. 

• Documents relevant data. 

• Implements the plan of care delivering therapy in a safe, timely and appropriate manner and documents interventions and response to therapy. 

• Coordinates and collaborates in care delivery. 

• Systematically evaluates the quality of effectiveness of respiratory care. 

• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Medical Center. Participates in quality improvement activities. 

• Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. 

• Plans actions to promote safety.  

• Supports effective communication and feedback with regular attendance at department meetings. 

• Participates in quality of care activities at the department level. 

• Utilizes the results of quality of care activities to initiate changes in respiratory practice.