Oxygen therapy technician vs respiratory therapy assistant

Differences between oxygen therapy technician and respiratory therapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Oxygen therapy technician example responsibilities.

• Handle booking reservations with customers; manage time and money sensitive schedule utilizing dispatch and logistics.
• Educate patients on use of oxygen equipment and how to safely perform respiratory procedures.
• Deliver O2 concentrators, nebulizers, cylinders and include supplies.
• Describe medical equipment to patients and accurately explain details and care of equipment.
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
• Provide reporting and analysis in the form of PowerPoint presentations for both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Respiratory therapy assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide patient care in ICU.
• Maintain air way open, operate mechanical ventilation, assist CPR, administration of CPT and therapy.
• Perform airway management including trach tube changes, pass-muir valve monitoring and intubation or extubation.
• Provide floor therapy, EKG's, ER duties, and cross train for lab draws
• Code blue, intubation assist.
• Perform EKG's throughout the hospital.
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