Respiratory Clinic Liaison (COPD Educator) - Mercy South
Core
Coordinates and provides respiratory-related education to patients and clinic coworkers, serving as a clinical resource for respiratory conditions.
Role type
Respiratory Care Therapist (COPD Educator)
Builds
Patient education programs and care coordination plans
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Required skills
Respiratory Care program graduate, State licensure, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), BLS certification, Patient education, Care coordination, Inhaler and oxygen use instruction, High-risk patient identification
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or healthcare/science, 5 years experience, Patient Education focus, AE-C certification, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office Products
Responsibilities
Provide structured inpatient education, Reinforce inhaler and oxygen use, Identify high risk patients prior to discharge, Coordinate care with quality, case management, and outpatient providers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role