Registered Respiratory Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. They believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, they have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join them and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit
Ability to meet National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) registry requirements as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Therapist (CPFT)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
2+ years of recent experience in a pulmonary function lab setting
Proficiency with computers needed to operate advanced equipment

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or equivalent education, training or experience)
Certificate in CPR. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and families with pulmonary function issues
Follows patients referred to pulmonary program with visits, phone calls and letters as needed
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used in diagnosis of care (spirometry, flow volume, walk tests, oximetry pulse studies, etc.). Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions during a test or procedure
Teaches correct use of pulmonary equipment to patients
Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy
Works closely with physicians, nurses and other clinicians (NPs, Pas, RNs) to oversee patient progress and care
Informs supervisor of situations needing improvement, intervention or that affect the efficiency of the Pulmonary Function Program
Acts as resource person for staff, providing in-service education and consultation
Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications
Performs other duties as assigned