Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient Clinics
Job Number: 1098867
Piedmont Medical Care Corporation - Atlanta, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: Full-time
Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
2. Patient education.
3. Medication administration.
4. Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
6. Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
1. Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology and pulmonary anatomy
4. Knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures within the field of pulmonary and sleep medicine
5. Knowledge and ability to operate various equipment related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders
6. Ability to work effectively with industry vendors and customers.
7. Ability to provide good interpersonal skills and work as a member of a team.
Disclaimer
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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