Sleep Care Coordinator & Respiratory Specialist

Permanente Medicine; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) seeks a Respiratory Care Coordinator – Sleep Specialist to support sleep apnea care and pulmonary health at TownPark Comprehensive Medical Center in Kennesaw, GA.

You will educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, review sleep study results, coordinate referrals, and help plan respiratory care programs. A Georgia RCP license, an RRT or CRT, and at least 1 year of acute care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current and valid Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• National Board Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year of respiratory care experience in an acute clinical setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Experience with CPAP and BiPAP equipment.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients in classroom and individual settings regarding sleep disorders and treatment options.
• Instruct patients on the use of home diagnostic sleep testing equipment.
• Review sleep study results and provide preliminary patient education regarding findings.
• Educate patients on the proper use of CPAP, BiPAP, and other therapeutic respiratory equipment.
• Coordinate referrals to sleep medicine, pulmonary care, and healthy living programs.
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of respiratory care programs for patients with sleep apnea, COPD, hypoventilation, neuromuscular disease, and other sleep-related disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, managers, and clinical staff to identify and resolve sleep and pulmonary care issues.
• Conduct follow-up consultations with CPAP users to assess compliance and treatment effectiveness.
• Communicate physician-directed sleep study results and treatment recommendations to patients.
• Provide case management consultations for patients referred by physicians.
• Work independently while ensuring exceptional service and patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

CPAP/BiPAP support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare Administration, a related field

Tools

CPAP/BiPAP equipment

Job description

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) seeks a Respiratory Care Coordinator – Sleep Specialist to support sleep apnea care and pulmonary health at TownPark Comprehensive Medical Center in Kennesaw, GA.

You will educate patients on CPAP/BiPAP, review sleep study results, coordinate referrals, and help plan respiratory care programs. A Georgia RCP license, an RRT or CRT, and at least 1 year of acute care experience are required.