THERAPIST - RESP THERAPY

THERAPIST - RESP THERAPY

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The primary purpose of the Respiratory Therapist is to perform all duties under medical supervision in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardio-pulmonary system, and work cooperatively with the health care team in maintaining standards of care within the framework of the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB).

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Normally works eight hours per day, rotates shifts, works every other weekend and holidays as assigned.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff to maintain adequate unit coverage.
• Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.
• Expected to adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Expected to fulfill position description requirements.
• Blood and body fluid exposure.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REPORTS TO :

1.Unit Director, Respiratory Care

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE : ROLE SPECIFIC

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may by inherent in the position

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