Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary
Core
Provide clinical support to medical providers in a pulmonary/sleep medicine practice, including patient triage, rooming, vital signs, conducting pulmonary function tests, and patient education.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine)
Builds
Diagnostic testing results, patient care plans, and equipment therapy protocols
Domain
Healthcare - Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pulmonary function testing, CPAP therapy management, patient triage, vital signs collection, patient/family education, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, 3+ years respiratory therapy experience, 1 year pulmonary function testing experience, PFT certification
Technologies
Durable Medical Equipment (DME), CPAP devices, Pulmonary Function Testing equipment
Responsibilities
Triage patient and physician calls; Room patients and collect clinical data; Conduct pulmonary function and other tests; Provide prescribed equipment and facilitate CPAP therapy; Educate patients and families on diseases and treatments; Coordinate care with other providers; Maintain equipment and supplies inventory.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC