Respiratory Therapist

Description

Flexible PRN Opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist Ready to Make an Impact  

What you will be doing: Provide respiratory therapy or pulmonary function testing for patients in the office setting.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Constantly performs routine cardiopulmonary assessment.
• Constantly performs pulmonary function studies and other testing as ordered by a medical provider or new patient protocol.
• Frequently provides oxygen assessment as ordered or emergently.
• Frequently administers respiratory treatments including demonstrating new treatment set-up, peak-flow monitoring, and MDI with spacer.
• Occasionally attends to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest along with Code Team.
• Frequently orders home oxygen, respiratory supplies, and home nebulizers and medication in compliance with the patient’s insurance or patient’s request.
• Occasionally prepares and administers injections.
• Occasionally provides coverage in the Pulmonary Rehab department.
• Constantly maintains and updates office records, reports and files.
• Constantly maintains and troubleshoots issues with equipment.
• Occasionally schedules PMs for equipment and orders supplies
• Occasionally attends required meetings
• Constantly preserves patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties within the limit of their state license.
• Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, workshops and CE credits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Skill in properly positioning patients for testing.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems.
• Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and adheres to confidentiality guidelines of the documents that will be handled.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current Indiana state license for Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified or Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• A minimum of six months experience as a respiratory therapist.