DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 5582
PAY GRADE: 018
CLASS TITLE: RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST II - F/C
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work organizing and maintaining a respiratory care unit, monitoring home respiratory therapy
care for out patients and/or performing respiratory therapy treatment for research purposes. The
employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class must spend a minimum of 75 percent of their time
performing duties which involve contact with patients/inmates in a correctional or forensic facility or
institution.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Installs and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
Inspects and maintains respiratory therapy equipment.
Evaluates equipment for performance and safety.
Selects consenting patients for participation in research activities.
Explains and applies procedures to patients.
Provides respiratory therapy treatment.
Develops and maintains procedure manual.
Calibrates equipment.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the principles and procedures of respiratory therapy.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Skill in operating, calibrating and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment.
5582-RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST II-F_C-CS
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Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Completion of a training program to become a respiratory therapy technician and two years of
experience in respiratory therapy.
EFFECTIVE:
5/17/1990
HISTORY:
01/01/1986