Amb Cert Resp Therapist

AtlantiCare•Hamilton Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all associated lab tests that are ordered by the physician(s) or provider(s). The Respiratory Therapist will perform tests and/or obtain samples in the office setting. This position additionally will perform all necessary quality control and maintain supplies and inventor for the pulmonary lab as needed. This position delivers a remarkable patient experience by providing compassion, understanding and empathy, while also providing the patient care needed in the pulmonary laboratory. This position also performs pulmonary testing, maintains regulatory compliance, and records quality assurance record keeping. The Therapist may also be required to perform minor housekeeping, preventive maintenance of equipment and minor coverage in the absence of the Medical Assistant as needed. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of respiratory care.
Licensed by the State Board of Respiratory Care.
Certified Respiratory Therapist required.
Current BLS required.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performing all associated lab tests that are ordered by the physician(s) or provider(s).
Performing tests and/or obtaining samples in the office setting.
Performing all necessary quality control.
Maintaining supplies and inventory for the pulmonary lab.
Delivering a remarkable patient experience by providing compassion, understanding and empathy.
Providing patient care needed in the pulmonary laboratory.
Performing pulmonary testing.
Maintaining regulatory compliance.
Recording quality assurance record keeping.
Performing minor housekeeping.
Preventive maintenance of equipment.
Minor coverage in the absence of the Medical Assistant as needed.
Supporting organizational goals by providing quality customer service.
Participating in performance improvement.
Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.