Respiratory therapist assistant vs clinical coordinator of respiratory therapy

Differences between respiratory therapist assistant and clinical coordinator of respiratory therapy duties and responsibilities

Respiratory therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage artificial airways, mechanically ventilate patients, pulmonary rehab patients and perform CPR in code situations.
• Refill oxygen bottles and deliver bottles and supplies Cpap set up, BiPap setup, mask fitting, cpap training classinstructor.
• Monitor EKG and interpret changes.
• Order medical supplies such as face tents, nebulizer, and circuits.
• Work besides register respiratory therapist for guidance and observe closely of their technique for treating patients.
• Participate in instructing breathing retraining for COPD patients and counseling discharge patients and family members on respiratory functions.
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Clinical coordinator of respiratory therapy example responsibilities.

• Conduct therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, remove via suctioning of secretions, to achieve adequate ventilation & oxygenation.
• Schedule patients for CPAP, BIPAP, and APAP appointments.
• Perform ABG's and assist with intubations.
• Conduct therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, remove via suctioning of secretions, to achieve adequate ventilation & oxygenation.
• Develop policies and procedures for initiation of ventilator, BiPap, and associate respiratory devices to be used in the home.
• Recommend DME equipment for home self management, review proper set-up, cleaning/disinfecting of DME with caregiver/patient.
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