- Industry: Government; Labor
- Number of terms: 77176
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- Company Profile:
A professional who administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of physician and by prescription. Responsibilities include:
* Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
* Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.
* Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
* Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
* Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
* Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
* Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.
* Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
* Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions.
* Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
* Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
* Orders repairs when needed.
* Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who assists occupational therapist in administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally, mentally retarded, or emotionally handicapped clients. Responsibilities include:
* Assists in evaluation of clients daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
* Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered occupational therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency.
* Designs and adapts equipment and working-living environment.
* Fabricates splints and other assistant devices.
* Reports information and observations to supervisor.
* Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups.
* Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
* Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies.
* May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports.
* May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded adults.
* May assist educational specialist or clinical psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who assists occupational therapist in administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally, mentally retarded, or emotionally handicapped clients. Responsibilities include:
* Assists in evaluation of clients daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
* Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered occupational therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency.
* Designs and adapts equipment and working-living environment.
* Fabricates splints and other assistant devices.
* Reports information and observations to supervisor.
* Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups.
* Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
* Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies.
* May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports.
* May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded adults.
* May assist educational specialist or clinical psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who conducts nutritional research to expand knowledge in one or more phases of dietetics. Responsibilities include:
* Plans, organizes, and conducts programs in nutrition, foods, and food service systems, evaluating and utilizing appropriate methodology and tools to carry out program.
* Studies and analyzes recent scientific discoveries in nutrition for application in current research, for development of tools for future research, and for interpretation to public.
* Communicates findings through reports and publications.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who conducts nutritional research to expand knowledge in one or more phases of dietetics. Responsibilities include:
* Plans, organizes, and conducts programs in nutrition, foods, and food service systems, evaluating and utilizing appropriate methodology and tools to carry out program.
* Studies and analyzes recent scientific discoveries in nutrition for application in current research, for development of tools for future research, and for interpretation to public.
* Communicates findings through reports and publications.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs activities of institution department providing quantity food service and nutritional care. Responsibilities include:
* Administers, plans, and directs activities of department providing quantity food service.
* Establishes policies and procedures, and provides administrative direction for menu formulation, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, and personnel utilization.
* Selects professional dietetic staff, and directs departmental educational programs.
* Coordinates interdepartmental professional activities, and serves as consultant to management on matters pertaining to dietetics.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who provides services in assigned areas of food service management, teaches principles of food and nutrition, and provides dietary consultation, under direction of dietitian, clinical . Responsibilities include:
* Plans menus based on established guidelines.
* Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility.
* Supervises food production and service.
* Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
* Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs.
* Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care.
* May select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
* May develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
* May assist in implementing established cost control procedures.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates nutritional component of health care services for organization. Responsibilities include:
* Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources and correlates plan with other health care.
* Evaluates nutritional care and provides followup continuity of care.
* Instructs individuals and families in nutritional principles, diet, food selection, and economics and adapts teaching plans to individual life style.
* Provides consultation to and works with community groups.
* Conducts or participates in in-service education and consultation with professional staff and supporting personnel of own and related organizations.
* Plans or participates in development of program proposals for funding.
* Plans, conducts, and evaluates dietary studies and participates in nutritional and epidemiologic studies with nutritional component.
* Evaluates food service systems and makes recommendation for conformance level that will provide optional nutrition and quality food if associated with group care institutions.
* May be employed by public health agency and be designated Nutritionist, Public Health.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans therapeutic diets and implements preparation and service of meals for patients in hospital, clinic, or other health care facility. Responsibilities include:
* Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions, such as low fat or salt free, of patients.
* Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus.
* Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
* Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
* May supervise activities of workers engaged in food preparation and service.
* May engage in research (dietitian, research ).
* May teach nutrition and diet therapy to medical students and hospital personnel (dietitian, teaching ).
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans therapeutic diets and implements preparation and service of meals for patients in hospital, clinic, or other health care facility. Responsibilities include:
* Consults with physician and other health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions, such as low fat or salt free, of patients.
* Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patient's menus with basic institutional menus.
* Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
* Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and preparation.
* May supervise activities of workers engaged in food preparation and service.
* May engage in research (dietitian, research ).
* May teach nutrition and diet therapy to medical students and hospital personnel (dietitian, teaching ).
Industry:Professional careers
