Respiratory Therapist Outpatient

• Consults with referring physicians concerning quality of patient care by answering questions and/or making suggestions as appropriate.

• Coordinates patient care with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, appropriate internal departments, patients, and care givers to develope an appropriate plan of care for patients.

• Educates patients and/or caregivers, as appropriate for care and services being provided.

• Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans.

• Insures quality control and infection control by following departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains adequate inventory of respiratory equipment and related supplies.

• Maintains and processes patient records accurately and expediently, per policy.

• Markets Carle Medical Supply to internal and external referral sources in a professional manner.

• Participates in on-call rotations based on employment status.

• Performs oxygen saturations as needed.

• Provides preventive maintenance and minor repair work on respiratory equipment as qualified to do so.

• Serves as a resource for respiratory care product information.

• Trains additional staff as required and qualified.

• Utilizes the automated service order on a routine bases, using the manual service order only when automation is not feasible. Process paperwork per policy in a timely manner.

The Carle Medical Supply (CMS) Registered Respiratory Therapist educates clients and/or caregivers on use, cleaning, and maintenance of home respiratory equipment. Proficient in respiratory assessment, CPR, airway management, and has knowledge of respiratory disease processes. Represents CMS as a leader in home medical equipment, products, and services through product knowledge, customer service, and patient, caregiver, and staff education.