Part-Time Respiratory Educator: Empower Patients

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Meritus Health Inc in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Clinical Respiratory Educator to empower patients through education and improve respiratory health across care settings.

The role involves delivering evidence-based instruction for COPD/asthma, teaching inhaler techniques, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Travel locally to offices and community sites is required.

Requires an RRT, BLS, CTTS within one year, and at least five years in relevant settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years' experience in acute care, home care, pulmonary rehab, or patient education.
• RRT credential required by NBRC.
• CTTS certification required within one year of hire.
• MD state licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients with COPD, asthma, and other pulmonary diseases.
• Teach inhaler, nebulizer, and respiratory device techniques.
• Educate on medication adherence, symptom recognition, and self-management.
• Develop individualized education plans to improve outcomes.
• Serve as respiratory resource for patients, caregivers, and care teams.
• Promote smoking cessation and tobacco treatment interventions.
• Maintain patient records in electronic systems.
• Travel locally to physician offices, nursing homes, and community sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

EHR proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Meritus Health Inc in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Clinical Respiratory Educator to empower patients through education and improve respiratory health across care settings.

The role involves delivering evidence-based instruction for COPD/asthma, teaching inhaler techniques, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Travel locally to offices and community sites is required.

Requires an RRT, BLS, CTTS within one year, and at least five years in relevant settings.