Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary, Outpatient
About The Position
About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description Position Summary Primary responsibility includes performing pulmonary function testing.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
- Minimum six months experience as a respiratory therapist preferred.
- Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy or eligible to receive certificate.
- Written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Good word processing, computer, and math skills.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
- Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
- Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
- Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
- Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of respiratory therapy to perform patient respiratory assessments.
- Knowledge of respiratory treatments to perform routine therapeutic treatments.
- Knowledge of respiratory equipment to run quality control checks and oxygen administration equipment.
- Skill in administering respiratory therapy medications.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Responsibilities
- Performs all pulmonary function testing.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment as needed.
- Orders and stocks all drugs and supplies.
- Maintains department records, reports, and files.
- Attends required meetings.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Disability
- Vision
- FSA coverages
- 401k savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
