Respiratory Education Specialist - Patient Outcomes Advocate

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

401k/Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Educator to empower patients through education and advance respiratory health across care settings.

The role involves inhaler technique instruction, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams. Local travel to offices and facilities is required.

Requires NBRC-registered RRT, BLS, CTTS within one year, and 5 years of relevant experience, with MD licensure or ability to obtain in 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of five (5) years in acute care, home care, pulmonary rehab, or patient education.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maryland or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient education on pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, etc).
• Demonstrate inhaler, nebulizer, and respiratory equipment techniques.
• Educate on medication adherence, symptom recognition, self-management, and lifestyle changes.
• Develop individualized educational plans to improve outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
• Serve as respiratory subject matter expert for patients and care teams.
• Promote smoking cessation and tobacco treatment interventions.
• Maintain documentation in electronic health records.
• Travel locally to educate in physician offices, nursing homes, and community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education/education

Documentation skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Job description

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Educator to empower patients through education and advance respiratory health across care settings.

The role involves inhaler technique instruction, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams. Local travel to offices and facilities is required.

Requires NBRC-registered RRT, BLS, CTTS within one year, and 5 years of relevant experience, with MD licensure or ability to obtain in 90 days.