Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the respiratory regimen and assisting with pulmonary participant support in the pulmonary rehabilitation program. This role involves monitoring participant vital signs, assessing progress, collecting data for exercise prescriptions, and providing education to participants to ensure successful completion of the Phase 2 program. The therapist will also chart and document participant information, attend team conferences, and initiate emergency care when necessary. Additionally, the role includes organizing daily class activities, preparing equipment, assisting with patient outcomes and audit measures, handling referrals, performing pulmonary function testing, and managing scheduling and billing in EPIC.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
- 2+ years of experience in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for blood pressure checks on all participants pre and post exercise.
- Monitors oximetry responses pre, post, and during exercise.
- Assesses participants' progress pre, during, and post exercise and makes appropriate recommendations on continued care to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director.
- Assists in data collection for exercise prescription as needed.
- Assists with the orientation of new participants, the initial respiratory assessment, and in the development of the plan of care with other staff members.
- Charts and documents initial assessment and daily participant information and progress.
- Attends pulmonary rehabilitation team conferences to report participant progress and contributes to team planning of future goals for the pulmonary rehab program.
- Immediately reports any significant abnormal participant conditions, i.e. unusual oxygen saturations, dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, changes in participant's status, etc. Initiates emergency care according to the program policy.
- Instructs participants in all relevant Pulmonary Rehab educational topics to facilitate the best outcomes for successful completion of the Phase 2 program.
- Leads participant education sessions when appropriate.
- May supervise exercise sessions and monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercises.
- Recommends timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral in the participant's respiratory care regimen.
- Monitors and assesses oximetry, heart rate and perceived dyspnea responses pre, post, and during exercise and makes appropriate recommendations on continued care to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director.
- Assists in data collection for exercise prescription and Individualized Treatment Plan as needed.
- Organizes and prepares all activities and needs for daily classes including preparing tanks, daily exercise sheets and equipment.
- Leads and or assists with quarterly patient outcomes and audit measures.
- Assists with the orientation of new participants, the initial and discharge sessions including a multifaceted assessment, and development of the plan of care.
- Does scheduling and billing in EPIC.
- Handles referrals for prospective participants.
- Pulmonary Function Testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
