Therapy technician vs respiratory therapy assistant

Differences between therapy technician and respiratory therapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Therapy technician example responsibilities.

• Perform basic living care for patients and assist with exercises under supervision of a rehabilitation team member.
• Provide patient assistance with rehabilitation protocol with appropriate education and technique while monitoring vital signs and effects of treatment.
• Direct patients to need areas with crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, canes etc.
• Work with the physical and occupational therapists to guide patients through prescribe exercise program efficiently and safely.
• Prepare materials for assessments and provide assistance to individuals through hands-on methods and direct contact observations by assisting the rehabilitation supervisor.
• Attend professional development workshops in augmentative communication devices, sign language, and skill integration.

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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