ISCO Occupation Group 3259.5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Respiratory Therapy Technician: Respiratory therapy technicians assist doctors and surgeons to treat respiratory problems. They work in hospitals and medical facilities where they operate medical equipment to test patients' respiratory conditions and aid in their treatment. Respiratory therapy technicians also tend to breathing equipment and machines during surgery.
Essential Skills
- Respiratory Medicine
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Apply Health Sciences
- Operate Heart-Lung Machines
- Operate Breathing Equipment
- Health Care Legislation
- Human Anatomy
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
- Medical Terminology
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Clinical Perfusion
Optional Skills
- Rehabilitation Of All Organ Systems
- Emergency Surgery
- Clinical Imaging Techniques
- Provide Pre-Treatment Information
- Surgery
- Medical Informatics
- Respond To Changing Situations In Health Care
- First Aid
- Manage Healthcare Users' Data
- Use E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies
- Interpret Medical Images
- Develop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship
- Promote Health And Safety
Alternative Names
- Respiratory Care Supervisor
- Respiratory Care Assistant
- Respiratory Technician
- Oxygen Therapy Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Breathing Technician
