Sleep & Respiratory Therapist
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Skills
care planninginfection controlpatient assessmentpatient educationspirometry
About the role
Sleep Therapy Responsibilities:
- Conduct overnight polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep studies (HSAT).
- Set up and monitor CPAP/BiPAP equipment for titration and trials.
- Assist with scoring and interpretation of sleep studies per AASM guidelines.
- Educate patients on sleep disorders and equipment usage.
- Monitor patients during studies and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintain and calibrate sleep lab equipment.
- Document and report sleep study results promptly.
- Provide follow-up support for CPAP/BiPAP therapy and mask fitting.
Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities:
- Perform lung function tests (spirometry, peak flow, ABG sampling).
- Administer therapies: nebulization, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor and assess patients with respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, pneumonia).
- Collaborate with physicians on respiratory care plans.
- Respond to emergency situations (code blue, resuscitation).
- Maintain equipment and ensure infection control.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health and medication use.