Patients and Families:Act as respiratory therapy liaison for pulmonologists and other medical staff regarding inpatient care/equipment or testing as neededProper use of inhaled medications and multiple devices for deliveryProper order of inhaled medications in conjunction with airway clearanceAirway clearance rational and techniques (Chest PT technique, Autogenic Drainage, PEP/OPEP devices, different Vest therapy systems, etc.)High tech equipment (mechanical ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines and cough assist machinesTracheostomy carePulse OximetryCreate cough assist care plans for patientsComplete annual visits for CF patients, update care plans and provide expert airway clearance and equipment guidanceCleaning and disinfection (at home and hospital of devices/equipment) to be taughtEducate co-workers/nurses in airway clearance, medication delivery and devicesPerform clinical administrative functions as requested such as manage patient test results, document and scan, assign to interpreting provider, send results to ordering provider as needed in EMRParticipate in QI and other projects within the department or for special groupsDevelop and present educational tools to staff and patientsAttend national and/or regional conferencesAttend staff meetings or administrative meetings as neededPerforms other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of High School plus an AMA approved Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy program. General Respiratory Care:Obtain sputum samples (tracheal aspirate, throat swab, induction)Assist in Respiratory Care for VIP clinicAssist in Respiratory Care for CF clinic, including yearly evaluation of all patientsAssist in Respiratory Care for Pediatric Pulmonology clinicAssist in Respiratory Care for Asthmallergy clinicMaintain medication supply (bronchodilators, mucolytics, hydration, provocholine)Assist providers with bronchoscopy procedures (procedure room, OR suite, PICU) by preparing equipment, assist with taking samples, cytological washings and tissue biopsy using bronchoscope and biopsy brushObtain equipment and supplies from various departmentsreas, maintain clean storage area, track cleaning and disinfecting of scopes prior to use, maintain bronchoscope travel bag packed with suppliesOrder medium for transporting of biopsies or cytology washingOrder equipment provider deems necessary for the procedure (scissors, clamps)5.Educate