The Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic, diagnostic, prophylactic and palliative respiratory care to patients of all ages and in all units or departments of hospital. Respiratory Care is provided under the supervision of a physician Medical Director, Department Manager and Department Supervisor. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for documentation of all care provided in the medical record, maintaining Respiratory Care equipment and supplies, assisting in orientation of new employees and following all organizational, departmental, and regulatory policies, procedures and guidlelines.