DescriptionSUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen administration, application of ventilators, initiation, assessment of, and recommendations for respiratory care services including diagnostic studies under physician supervision.SCOPE: To function as a professional sleep/respiratory therapist and able to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of infant child; adolescent and adult patients and clients. To demonstrate competence in Sleep/Respiratory Care skills; problem solving; critical thinking and priority setting. To recognize the need for professional growth and to take appropriate steps towards meeting educational needsREPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIESAssessmentAssesses patien