This incumbent of this position will serve as a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist. She/he will need to maintain relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public is consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature. A demonstration of appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff and visitors is necessary to perform the duties of the job. The primary age of patients treated and cared for are normally at the geriatric level, i.e. 60 years of age or older, although occasionally there may be younger patients between the ages of 18-60 years of age that require care. The position requires the incumbent to possess or develop an understanding of the particular needs of these types of patients. Sensitivity to the special needs of all patients in respect to age, developmental requirements, and culturally related factors must be consistently achieved.