Respiratory technician vs certified respiratory therapist

Differences between respiratory technician and certified respiratory therapist duties and responsibilities

Respiratory technician example responsibilities.

• Provide aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, ventilator setup, CPR, and any other career relate requirements.
• Fit patient for CPAP mask, educate on equipment.
• Complete EKG's, treadmill heart testing and asthma testing.
• Set the CPAP machine for each individual and fit him or her with proper masks.
• Administer respiratory medications, CPR, and therapeutic processes, in an ethical, orderly fashion.
• Provide respiratory assistance with ventilation and medication.
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Certified respiratory therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain tracheostomy vent dependent patients.
• Perform airway management and intubations need for ACLS patients.
• Provide education and instructions for CPAP and BIPAP patients about the actual disease process then report results to referring physician.
• Order HME equipment for patients (oxygen, CPAP's etc . )
• Evaluate, treat, and counsele patients (primarily in the NICU) with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system.
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