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Job Code:  1263
Job Title:  Senior Respiratory Therapist
Creation Date:  01/01/1992  
Revision Date:  07/13/2002
FLSA Status:  Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide direction over the respiratory activities of a major hospital division.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
  • Plans, coordinates, and directs the respiratory therapy function for a major hospital division.
  • Assigns personnel as required.
  • Identifies staffing and equipment requirements.
  • Trains and evaluates personnel and maintains written personnel files.
  • Performs blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
  • Participates in patient rounds.
  • Assists in research.
  • Adheres to internal controls established for department.
  • Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and three years related experience.  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapy Tech (CRTT).

EQUIPMENT:

Standard respiratory therapy equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard hospital or clinic environment.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES .

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