Respiratory Specialist (68V)
- Full-Time
- Little Falls, NY
- Syracuse Army Recruiting.
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview:The respiratory specialist is primarily responsible for helping with the management of a respiratory unit by administering respiratory therapy and performing pulmonary function tests under the supervision of a physician or nurse anesthetist.
The respiratory specialist is strictly an advanced level position.
Job Duties:
Training:
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Helpful Skills:
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The respiratory specialist is strictly an advanced level position.
Job Duties:
- Examining and treating emergency or battlefield patients
- Interviewing patients and recording their medical histories
- Preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Keeping health records and clinical files up-to-date
Training:
- Job training for a respiratory specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 36 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including inpatient care.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Basic nursing care
- Understanding of the human body
- Minor surgical procedures
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Methods for diagnosing diseases
Helpful Skills:
- Enjoy helping and caring for others
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
- Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science and algebra
- High attention to detail