Respiratory Care Technicians are Allied Health Professionals who

1. Assist in respiratory care under supervision of Respiratory Physician.
2. Assess and care for patients with breathing disorders.
3. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
4. Run tests on patients with suspected respiratory disorders. The technologist works with other medical staff to evaluate patients, identifying conditions to come to a firm diagnosis.
5. Work as part of a team under the general supervision of physician to assist in the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders in patients of all ages. Perform polysomnography and other tests used by a physician to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.