What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Cabin Creek Health Center?
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Position Class: Non-exempt
Salary Range: Based Upon Experience
Supervision Received: Pulmonary Services Director
General Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist serves as a member of the clinical team that cares for patients with pulmonary issues, especially those with Black Lung. They are an educator of patients and their families. In this capacity, they will develop a strong trusting relationship with patients and serves to reinforce the role of the primary care team and expand pulmonary and benefits services to the patient when clinically indicated. They advise patients on their pulmonary condition and specifically on the Federal and State OP benefits that may be available to them.
Core Duties and Responsibilities, which include the following and other duties as assigned:
- Assessing and assisting patients with Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Patient and family education
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Arterial Blood Gas Testing
- Smoking Cessation
- Scheduling
- CITI Training (preferred, but not required)
Qualifications – Skills and Abilities:
- Understand and articulate the basic requirements of Pulmonary Rehabilitation program that meets the requirements of national certification and of Medicare.
- Conduct standard outpatient pulmonary care procedures.
- Use the electronic health record to gather and update patient histories, to record progress notes and treatment notes, to bill for services, and to communicate with other clinicians in CCHS.
- Access patient records through the hospital record sharing programs (e.g. CAMC eLink).
- Understand and address the billing requirements for pulmonary care services of the major third party payers.
- Utilize common office computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Education and Experience:
- Current WV state licensure is required
- Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date
Physical Demands:
Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Requires full range of body motion, including assisting in the lifting of patients manually. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Working with ill patients may be stressful.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a clinical setting with occasional evening and weekend work required. Involves contact with staff, patients, the public and external agencies.