Respiratory Therapist

Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants•Greenwood, IN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a flexible PRN opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist ready to make an impact. The role involves providing respiratory therapy or pulmonary function testing for patients in an office setting. The therapist will perform routine cardiopulmonary assessments, pulmonary function studies, and other ordered tests. Responsibilities also include providing oxygen assessments, administering respiratory treatments, and occasionally attending to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest. The role involves ordering home oxygen, supplies, and nebulizers, as well as preparing and administering injections. There may be opportunities to provide coverage in the Pulmonary Rehab department. Maintaining office records, troubleshooting equipment, and scheduling equipment maintenance are also key duties. The position requires preserving patient confidentiality and enhancing professional growth through continuing education.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy.
Current Indiana state license for Respiratory Therapy.
Certified or Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
A minimum of six months experience as a respiratory therapist.
Skill in properly positioning patients for testing.
Skill in identifying equipment problems.
Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Knowledge of HIPAA and adheres to confidentiality guidelines of the documents that will be handled.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.

Responsibilities

Constantly performs routine cardiopulmonary assessment.
Constantly performs pulmonary function studies and other testing as ordered by a medical provider or new patient protocol.
Frequently provides oxygen assessment as ordered or emergently.
Frequently administers respiratory treatments including demonstrating new treatment set-up, peak-flow monitoring, and MDI with spacer.
Occasionally attends to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest along with Code Team.
Frequently orders home oxygen, respiratory supplies, and home nebulizers and medication in compliance with the patient’s insurance or patient’s request.
Occasionally prepares and administers injections.
Occasionally provides coverage in the Pulmonary Rehab department.
Constantly maintains and updates office records, reports and files.
Constantly maintains and troubleshoots issues with equipment.
Occasionally schedules PMs for equipment and orders supplies.
Occasionally attends required meetings.
Constantly preserves patient confidentiality.
Performs other duties within the limit of their state license.
Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, workshops and CE credits.
Performs other duties as assigned.