Registered Respiratory Therapist Outpatient (RRT) - Pulmonary @ Douglasville

Wellstar Health System; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for their outpatient facility in Douglasville. The role involves patient assessments, medication administration, and providing respiratory care. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. This full-time position requires a degree in respiratory therapy and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and testing, medication administration.
• Manage CMN's from DME and return patient calls.
• Assist provider/staff with DME related requests.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Relation

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Outpatient (RRT) - Pulmonary @ Douglasville

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Facility: Wellstar Douglasville Medical Building

Location:

6095 Professional Pkwy Suite A-200

Douglasville, GA

Job Summary

The Outpatient Respiratory Therapist for WMG is responsible for performing patient assessments and testing, medication administration and

implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for delivering patient

care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations while maintaining confidentiality with patient information. A significant independent

decision-making and self-direction is needed. In addition, the Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for patient, family/support system education,

coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The Outpatient RT for WMG will have some

responsibility of processing DME orders, returning calls from the in-basket in EPIC, and processing CMNs.

The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The

Outpatient RT for WMG addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing

care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Perform timely completion of Pulmonary Function Tests and Pulmonary Stress Tests according to established procedures. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with patient information.

Perform daily calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Perform medication administration with accurate documentation in EPIC.

Perform pressure changes and mask fittings. Effectively communicate information when instructing patients and others on the use of CPAP, BiPAP, Inspire or other assistive equipment.

Manage CMN's from DME.

Manage email and in-basket messages. Manage and return patient calls in a timely manner.

Process physician orders by sending to DME providers.

Assist provider/staff with any necessary DME related request

May serve as a resource for other clinical staff.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CHAAHP) Required or

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All Certifications Are Required Upon Hire Unless Otherwise Stated.

• Respiratory Care Prof
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist -Preferred
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
  
  

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years clinical experience required.

Required Minimum Skills

Ability to communicate well, use critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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