Rehabilitation technician vs respiratory therapy technician

Differences between rehabilitation technician and respiratory therapy technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain tracheostomy vent dependent patients.
• Perform routine pulmonary testing including EKG, holter monitor, bedside PFT and ABG.
• Care for long term care of ventilator patients and tracheostomy patients ensuring their safety upon transfer to another facility or home.
• Administer and monitor oxygen and/or aerosol therapy.assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation.
• Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.
• Perform various diagnostic monitory procedures on patients of all age categories for cardiopulmonary functional assessment.
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