POSITION PURPOSE: The Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician. with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric. Geriatric and Critical Care), monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, and understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: