State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (35 Hour) (6884HN)

$37.78-$51.16 Hourly / $2,644.45-$3,581.19 BiWeekly /
$69,020.00-$93,469.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for supervising the provision of respiratory care services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Therapy Technicians and other respiratory care staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises staff and ensures that all procedures performed are in compliance with professional and departmental standards; 
  • Maintains supply of emergency oxygen in all patient areas; 
  • Participates in resuscitative efforts and maintains resuscitation equipment; 
  • Sets up, operates and monitors all long term ventilatory support; 
  • Prepares and presents in-service and clinical instruction to respiratory therapy and other hospital staff; 
  • Maintains and prepares statistical reports; 
  • May administer various types of respiratory therapy and perform diagnostic testing; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • equipment, procedures, techniques and terminology used in respiratory therapy and related diagnostic testing; 
    • technical aspects of cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology; 
  • Knowledge of hospital organization; 
  • Considerable interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to develop and present training programs; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addiction Services in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates will be required to take a physical examination to demonstrate sufficient physical strength for efficient performance of duties.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

HN 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (35 Hour) in Salary Group HN 23 approved effective May 1, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modify Purpose of Class, modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Item No. 24-176

EFFECTIVE DATE

1/15/2025
CLASS: 6884HN; EST: 8/23/1968; REV: 1/15/2025;