Rehabilitation technician vs respiratory therapy assistant

Differences between rehabilitation technician and respiratory therapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Rehabilitation technician example responsibilities.

• Manage organization and cleanliness of therapy room and equipment.
• Record vital signs and assist patients in performing their ADL's as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Assist patients with neurological conditions with different mobility training, ADL training, and strengthening exercises.
• Assist with the modification of therapy plans, assist with manual stretching and traction of patients.
• Prepare patients for electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasounds.
• Assist in operating a physical therapy facility by helping patients improve their movement, stamina, coordination, and intellectual capacity.
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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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