Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Clinic

Overview

Collaborate with physicians, patients, & families in the delivery of services & management of sleep disorders in the CPAP Clinic. Liaison & point of contact for patient with sleep disorders on education,issues, problems, & treatments

Responsibilities

Performs CPAP Clinic Activities

• Provide face to face evaluation with sleep disordered breathing patients thru MMG office & document thru HAC
• Be knowledgeable of PAP mask fitting techniques & side effects associated with treatment
• Monitor compliance with prescribed treatment
• Download PAP compliance/data & make pressure changes as ordered by physician
• Be knowledgeable of various manufacturers of PAP devices & interfaces
• Meet with vendors as applicable to discuss equipment & resolve issues
• Communicate with DME/HME companies as needed to facilitate care of patient
• Communicate effectively with physician & other healthcare professionals to report new or continued symptoms, persistent treatment issues, or barriers to optimal care & management
• Oversee office scheduling functions & resolve issues as needed

Communicates with patients, families, staff, & the community to educate individuals on sleep disorders, good sleep hygiene, notification of testing results & ways to optimize treatment

• Possesses knowledge of diagnosis & management of sleep disorders, with focus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Understands communication techniques for teaching & the principles of learning to enhance education for patients, families, staff, & the community
• Serves as a resource to the community & other health care providers by promoting education on sleep disorders, treatment, follow up & outcomes, as well as sleep hygiene
• Actively marketing sleep program as needed or assigned
• Notifies patients of sleep testing results
• Understands what to look for & how to analyze the results of various tests & tools used to diagnose, evaluate, & monitor sleep disorders
• Communicates directly with patients regarding DME/HME issues

Performs Patient Care Activities & Duties to include Sleep Testing Utilizing Applicable Policies & Procedures

• Verifies physician order & checks with sleep coordinator of any unclear orders
• Ensures proper working condition of equipment prior to testing
• Will assure forms completed for testing
• Will assure patient information was logged correctly
• Verifies the identity of patient
• Knows the proper application of sleep testing equipment
• Evaluates the patient to assess patients mental & physical condition
• Follows universal precautions & isolation techniques as required
• Reports safety issues to coordinator
• Performs setup, patient education, & downloading of Home Sleep Testing
• Performs Sleep Apnea screening including setup, patient education, & downloading of device
• Test will be performed on the day assigned without delay; will notify the coordinator of any changes
• Ensure that all studies are being completed according to department procedure & physician orders
• Assures all monitoring devices are cleaned & placed in appropriate location
• Assure that each patient is charged appropriately
• Will ensure all information necessary is available , in an orderly manner, to the reading/interpreting physician
• Provides input to the physicians as needed, indicated, or requested
• Responsible for archiving of sleep testing records
• Actively works noncompliant sleep center patient population thru communication, education, & apnea link as time allows
• Increase knowledge base of sleep technology

Contributes to Department through communication, job knowledge, & development

• Is knowledgeable of quality assurance indicators & assists in tracking
• Shares appropriate information & ideas with co-workers
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Will be willing to be flexible with schedule changes and time as needed
• Maintain licensure &/or certification
• Achieve 10 continuing education hours per year related to sleep medicine &/or sleep technology
• Understands pulmonary & sleep disorders in order to provide a safe environment for each patient
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and participates in LEAN
• Keeps informed of new technologies & equipment
• Attends educational seminars as available.
• Certified to perform CPR.
• Looks to continually improve his/her self
• Offers input on making processes more efficient
• Provides assistance & directs staff in problem-solving & troubleshooting to non-routine situations
• Assists in developing new procedures & protocols
• Acts as technical advisor to staff & physicians
• Works collaboratively with co-workers to complete assignments & tasks
• Will notify the interpreting physician of any test needing to be read or interpreted immediately
• Assists in achieving department goals & objectives as well as those of MMCI

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: PAP equipment

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $24.7per hour - $41.25per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.