AtlantiCare Regional Medical CenterAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description QUALIFICATIONS The Ambulatory Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all associated lab tests that are ordered by the physician(s) or provider(s). The Ambulatory Registered Respiratory Therapist will perform tests and/or obtain samples in the office setting. Have the ability and knowledge to safely operate equipment with the appropriate assessment and care of the patient. The Ambulatory
Registered Respiratory is responsible for overseeing any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes:
- Maintains the functional accuracy of all laboratory instrumentation by performing routine maintenance and quality control procedures as required by the equipment manufacturer, regulatory agencies and the ATS / ERS recommendations.
- Performs routine pulmonary and diagnostic procedures and assists the physician with special studies requiring a high degree of technical sophistication.
- Ensures that all procedures are performed safely, consistently and accurately in accordance with laboratory policy & procedure.
- Performs data collection, analysis, computation, and report generation for all tests performed.
- Acts as a technical resource and support person for the pulmonary physicians and other ordering physicians.
- Provides patient/family individual pulmonary education and counseling, including home exercise and smoking cessation counseling if needed.
- Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy both in the Pulmonary Diagnostics area as well as in surrounding areas as needed.
- Maintains electronic medical records for scheduling, linking orders, check in/out, billing, and data quality assurance.
- Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing, and exhaled breath testing (FENO, BH2)
- Participates in the training of students and orientation of new employees as needed.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate supply inventory, performance of emergency equipment daily/weekly/monthly as needed.
- Participates in patient and family education.
- Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques.
- Performs continuing education to ensure professional knowledge remains current and to stimulate professional growth.
This position additionally will perform all necessary quality control and maintain supplies and inventory for the pulmonary lab as needed.
This position delivers a remarkable patient experience by providing compassion, understanding and empathy, while also providing the patient care needed in the pulmonary laboratory. This position also performs pulmonary testing, maintains regulatory compliance, and records quality assurance record keeping. The Therapist may also be required to perform minor housekeeping, preventive maintenance of equipment and minor coverage in the absence of the Medical Assistant as needed.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a school of respiratory care.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed by the State Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Current American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transfer.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience preferred but not required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSDemonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPotential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Position requires extensive standing and walking and the ability to move patients utilizing good body mechanics. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and talk or hear. Position requires frequent pushing and pulling of equipment weighting up to 20 lbs. 25lbs -- 40lbs would require assistance. Must be able to handle stressful emergency situations effectively. Must have the ability to distinguish colors.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.Benefit OfferingsAtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCareAt AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision InsuranceRetirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability CoverageLife & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceTuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Job Category Respiratory
Hours Per Week 32
Weekends Required? No
Holidays Required? No
ShiftDays
Posititon StatusPart-Time
Job Details Pay Range $37.78 - $56.71
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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