Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient Marietta Pulmonary

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Respiratory Therapist for WMG to join their team. This role involves performing patient assessments and testing, administering medications, and implementing respiratory care with a high degree of independence and expertise. The therapist will also be responsible for patient and family education, coordinating activities, staff development, and continuing professional growth. Key duties include processing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) orders, managing electronic health records (EPIC) in-basket messages, and processing Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs). The position requires an understanding of population-specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of patient care, and providing education to new employees and others. The goal is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served within the Wellstar Health System.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CHAAHP) Required
Respiratory Care Prof
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Minimum 2 years Clinical experience.
Ability to communicate well, use critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Certified Respiratory Therapi or Registered Respiratory Therapist -Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform timely completion of Pulmonary Function Tests and Pulmonary Stress Tests according to established procedures.
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with patient information.
Perform daily calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Perform medication administration with accurate documentation in EPIC.
Perform pressure changes and mask fittings.
Effectively communicate information when instructing patients and others on the use of CPAP, BiPAP, Inspire or other assistive equipment.
Manage CMN's from DME.
Manage email and in-basket messages.
Manage and return patient calls in a timely manner.
Process physician orders by sending to DME providers.
Assist provider/staff with any necessary DME related request.
May serve as a resource for other clinical staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.