Registered Respiratory Therapist / Patient Care Coordinator

Job Description Title: Patient Care Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director (ED) Hours per week: 40 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist NIOSH Spirometry certification (will provide training, if needed) Registered Pulmonary Function Technician, preferred Strong communication skills Self-starter Critical thinker Process-minded Detail oriented Responsibilities: Case Management Assist with Physician exams Perform all pulmonary diagnostic testing (PFT, ABG, Pulse Oximetry, EKG, and medical histories), as needed Implement and verify individualized care plans, as needed Monitor and carry out patient/family education, as needed Review charts to assure each patient receives the highest quality care Maintains education and referral library Develops an understanding of Black Lung Benefits medical criteria Actively participate with the Black Lung Benefits team Work with the ED to maintain a high functioning, organized, and progressive clinic Work with ED to develop relationships with physicians to enhance clinic referrals Participate in outreach activities Training of testing personnel Maintenance of employee training & proficiency records Routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment Maintain compliance with equipment quality control and proficiency standards Coordinate pulmonary rehabilitation for qualified individuals Maintain clinical policy and procedures Exhibit excellent leadership in regards to all clinical processes Continuing educational requirements: Will pursue knowledge about benefit programs with attorneys and social workers Attend additional medical conferences when able Travel requirements: Moderate amount of travel to regional outreach activities and workshops Attend the National and West Virginia Black Lung conferences annually Alveoil Corporation is a nonprofit agency which has been dedicated to helping coal miners with respiratory illnesses since 2002. We are a proud member of the National Coalition of Black Lung Clinics and we work closely with the UMWA and the Department of Labor to provide miners with the medical services and legal services associated with black lung benefits assistance they deserve. We have served thousands of miners and their families since our inception in 2002. Our lay advocacy services have helped our miners and their families receive millions in Federal Black Lung Benefits since the program was started in 2006. In addition to the monetary awards, these miners now have black lung medical cards which will pay for all of their lung-related medical care. Company Description Alveoil Corporation is a nonprofit agency which has been dedicated to helping coal miners with respiratory illnesses since 2002. We are a proud member of the National Coalition of Black Lung Clinics and we work closely with the UMWA and the Department of Labor to provide miners with the medical services and legal services associated with black lung benefits assistance they deserve. We have served thousands of miners and their families since our inception in 2002. Our lay advocacy services have helped our miners and their families receive millions in Federal Black Lung Benefits since the program was started in 2006. In addition to the monetary awards, these miners now have black lung medical cards which will pay for all of their lung-related medical care. #J-18808-Ljbffr ALVEOLI CORPORATION