The Respiratory Therapy Assistant conducts pulmonary function tests. Assists the respiratory therapist in diagnostic testing and treatment implementation for patients with breathing disorders. Being a Respiratory Therapy Assistant monitors patient responses to treatments and documents therapy outcomes. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment such as ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and nebulizers. In addition, Respiratory Therapy Assistant requires an associate degree. Requires completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Technician Program. Requires certification from the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Typically reports to a supervisor. Respiratory Therapy Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
The Respiratory Therapy Technician conducts pulmonary function tests. Assists the respiratory therapist in diagnostic testing and treatment implementation for patients with breathing disorders. Being a Respiratory Therapy Technician monitors patient responses to treatments and documents therapy outcomes. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment such as ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and nebulizers. In addition, Respiratory Therapy Technician requires an associate degree. Requires completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Technician Program. Requires certification from the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Typically reports to a supervisor. Respiratory Therapy Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Plans and implements the overall respiratory care policies, procedures, and services. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Directs the activities of the respiratory therapy section. Supervises technical staff and students. Prepares departmental budgets and reports. Evaluates new equipment and procedures. Typically requires RRT registration. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Supervises, organizes, and coordinates the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of quality respiratory therapy treatment. Specific duties may include: counseling staff members about appropriate procedures and policies, performing therapeutic procedures, running quality control tests on all blood gas analyzers, and maintaining equipment. Responsible for the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas, and respiratory medications to patients in accordance with physician orders. Develops, implements, and controls the provision of therapeutic patient care services. Plans and coordinates the daily work activities of respiratory therapists in accordance with hospital policies and the directives of medical staff. Ensures that all policies and procedures are followed according to the facility and department. Requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
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