Summary of Position * Evaluate and treat patients with sleep and breathing disorders including administering pulmonary function testing (PFT) and
providing other respiratory-related care and treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
* Interact regularly with patients and their families, performing tests and educating them about medicines/treatment related
to pulmonary function and sleep disorders. Principal Accountabilities Pulmonary Testing -
* Administer pulmonary function testing, including complete PFT, Methacholine Challenges, Expired Nitric Oxide,
Spirometry, Flow Volume loops with and without bronchodilator.
* Administer six-minute walk test, Oximetry pulse studies, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment.
* Review pulmonary function studies with medical staff and physicians. Complete reports for pulmonary function tests
and distribute to the pulmonologists.
* Educate patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.
* Train staff on performing pulmonary function testing.
* Maintain pulmonary department equipment and associated supplies.
* Pulmonary testing equipment calibration and maintenance. Sleep Medicine -
* Review sleep results and recommended plan of care with patients and order DME (durable medical equipment) sleep
equipment as instructed by Pulmonologist. Follow up with related DME vendor as required.
* Download efficacy / compliance reports.
* Address patient sleep related questions and concerns and schedule follow up visits .
* Meet with patients to review and document patient self-reported efficacy and comfort with PAP device and mask
fitting prior to being seen by Pulmonologist.
* Educate patients regarding sleep testing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, positive airway pressure (PAP)
equipment use, maintenance and care.
* Coordinate patient testing with sleep testing vendors.
* Obtain completed test results and maintain/ update Sleep Results Reporting Tracking Grid.
* Educate staff regarding handheld inhaler/spacer devices.
* Perform other job-related duties as required to include faxing and correspondence with DME vendors.
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications * Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
* Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * 2 - 4 years' experience as Respiratory Therapist (R)
* Experience in calibrating PFT equipment and test administration (R)
* Familiarity with SensorMedics Vmax Spectra respiratory analysis system (R)
* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (R)
* Strong organizational and time management skills (R)
* Experience with the application of positive airway pressure in the care of patients with sleep disorders (P) Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 1000002230
- Hiring Range: $36.00-$43.50 per hour
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Jan 23, 2025