Respiratory Therapist

Job Description Job Description 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.