A Staff Therapist/Tech provides quality respiratory care for all ages (infants/neonates ages newborn to 12 months, pediatric ages 1 year to 12 years, adolescent ages 13 to 17, adult ages 18 years to death) for preventative and improved respiratory functions. Provides orientation and education to other staff members. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Program

Current license in Respiratory Care for the state of Georgia, required

Current CPR card required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

5. Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk, and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
5. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
5. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned. Must posses the knowledge of intricate procedures in the use of ventilation, modality machine, and diagnostic procedures in a safe and competent manner.
5. Posses the knowledge of principals, methods, practices, procedures, and terms used related to respiratory care.
5. External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
5. Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel of classified.

As a staff employee in the above referenced position, I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the role and responsibilities described herein