Respiratory Technician

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Assist in providing respiratory care services to patients of all age groups.
• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulization, aerosol therapy, and other prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Monitor patients' respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and vital signs during treatment.
• Assist in airway management and emergency respiratory procedures.
• Support pulmonary function testing and blood gas sample collection as required.
• Clinical Support
• Prepare and set up respiratory therapy equipment for patient care.
• Assist pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists during procedures.
• Maintain patient records and document treatments accurately.
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory devices and treatment plans.
• Equipment Management
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, clean, disinfect, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Perform routine quality checks and preventive maintenance of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, BiPAP/CPAP devices, nebulizers, and monitoring equipment.
• Ensure adequate stock of respiratory consumables and supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs.
• Quality & Compliance
• Follow infection control protocols and hospital safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs, NABH standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental audits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards of care.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care Technology, or Allied Health Sciences.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.