Respiratory Navigator Full Time

Trinity Health • Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

As a comprehensive center, respiratory navigators aspire to demonstrate, patient/family and community education, contribution to the body of nursing knowledge and facilitation of professional growth and development. Respiratory Navigators assist in the promotion and maintenance of high level, quality care through the analysis, review, and evaluation of clinical practices within the hospital. Assures effective and efficient utilization of hospital facilities and services. When dealing with a disease that manifests differently in each individual, the navigator’s patient-centric approach can make a dramatic difference. Navigators facilitate the longitudinal care process, advocating for the patient at every step. Through routine check-ins, they help make sure patients are aware of the medical and rehabilitation services available to them, and they ultimately empower patients to improve their own quality of life and overall health.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the Department of Health.
• BLS required.
• Knowledge in Pulmonary Function Testing
• Pulmonary Disease educator certified or willing within 6 months
• Coding, billing experience preferred
• 2+ years experience in pulmonary chronic care
• Licensure Registered Respiratory Therapist through the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred
• CPFT or RPFT designation preferred or willing within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity
• Pulmonary Function equipment calibration and set up
• Evaluate response to bronchodilators
• Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing
• Ability to f u ncti o n eff e ct i vely in a flui d , dynam i c, a n d rapidly c hanging envir on men t
• Abili t y to d e velop po s iti v e, longi t udin a l relationshi p s and s et ap p r o priate b ou ndaries wi t h patie n t s /familie s .
• Ex c elle n t a ss e ss ment a nd triage s kill s .
• Abili t y to i mp leme n t ev i d e n c e ba s e i n t e rventions a n d pr o t o c o ls fo r chr o nic c on d i ti o ns
• Able to demonstrate ability to educate and instruct patients in various respiratory modalities including treatments, pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, secretion clearing techniques, smoking cessation, sleep disorder compliance and recognition

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees