A professional who performs any combination of following tasks to assist personnel in Respiratory Therapy Department. Respnsibilities include:

• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy.
• Examines equipment to detect worn tubes, loose connections, or other indications of disrepair, and notifies supervisor of need for maintenance.
• Starts equipment and observes gauges measuring pressure, rate of flow, and continuity to test equipment, and notifies supervisor of malfunctions.
• Assists in preparation of inventory records.
• Delivers oxygen tanks and other equipment and supplies to specified hospital locations.
• Assists in administration of gas or aerosol therapy as directed by respiratory therapist and prescribed by physician.