Consulting as a resource to the patient care team regarding cardio-respiratory technical and/or clinical issues
Respiratory assessment of the adult, paediatric and neonatal patient
Ongoing application, maintenance and calibration of cardio-respiratory support devices and monitoring equipment including advanced ventilatory modalities and ventilatory strategies
Providing expertise in airway management
Providing expertise in the initiation and application of O2 therapy and adjuncts
Providing expertise in the delivery of medication by inhalation
Consulting with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in devising a plan of care
Utilizes evidenced based guidelines in the practice of respiratory therapy
Reporting workload measures and participating in quality assurance activities