Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from other medical therapist classes which are not responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients. Tests pulmonary function and performs physiotherapy and postural drainage treatments. Schedules and coordinates patient respiratory care in a clinical setting.