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Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist assists in providing instruction in respiratory techniques to hospital staff and students. Supervision is exercised over a number of respiratory therapists, technicians and students. Does related work as required. Responsibilities: Supervises, instructs and participates in the use of all respiratory equipment.Reviews therapy and treatment being given to patients to ensure that the physician's instructions are being carried out.Ensures the maintenance of a complete recordkeeping system recording the utilization and upkeep of equipment and other data, as required.Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy.Maintains an adeq