Registered Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem, Days, 9am-5pm, AMG, Pulmonology, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the ambulatory practices functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RRT may be cross-trained in both pulmonary function testing and CPAP services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Active state licensure New Jersey.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in performing Pulmonary Function Testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists management with maintaining par inventory levels in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Takes appropriate clinical actions using available resources to achieve positive outcomes for patients, visitors and staff.
• Independently prioritizes daily tasks and assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement in order to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Responds to urgent and unplanned situations appropriately.
• Capable of making decisions to ensure patient safety and promote quality patient care.
• Utilizes computer systems as required.
• Documents all communications with patients per EPIC standards.
• Collaborates with team, checks and responds to email and pools daily.
• Assists with scheduling of appointments.
• Reviews faxes and responds to requests for information from insurance companies, durable medical equipment companies and medical practices.
• Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines.
• Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and AMG safety policies.
• Reports safety concerns promptly via Origami system.
• Contributes to team and practice site operations by covering co-workers and providers during training, meetings, and lunch and/or as needed.
• Documents assessment and interventions in EMR.
• Identifies learning needs of patients and families, educating by adapting to their learning style and utilizing teach-back method.
• Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient-family centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.
• Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity using Carefusion/Vyntus systems.
• Equipment calibration and set up.
• Exercise/oxygen titration testing.
• EPIC System proficiency including scheduling, linking order, messages.
• Triage patient calls as they pertain to PFT/CPAP.
• Perform routine mask fitting for practice patients.
• Per physician orders set up patients with appropriate CPAP/BIPAP equipment.
• Process orders, route calls to appropriate resources, and follow up on patient calls.
• Verify insurance for patient eligibility and coverage.
• Navigate multiple systems to obtain applicable documentation (CPAP orders/sleep studies).
• Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain clinical competencies.
• Serve as mentor and resource to others.
• Work independently within the scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; appropriate telephone etiquette, knowledge of how to assist patients in a timely manner with concerns and/or complaints.
• Handles patients request for medical information, records, test results, etc.
• Communicates with insurance companies and pharmacies as needed.
• Participates, constructively, in departmental and committee meetings and shares ideas and best practices for improving operational and clinical workflow.
• Completes all required training prior to due date and attends at least one professional development activity each year.
• Participates in employee engagement activities and patient satisfaction improvement efforts.
• Maintain a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement and sharing of knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree