Respiratory technician vs oxygen therapy technician

Differences between respiratory technician and oxygen therapy technician 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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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.