Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of practice; works in accordance with direct physician orders and/or standard practice protocols under direct physician supervision; performs defined duties.

Accountabilities

• Gather information for patient visit with physician, including laboratory results, radiology tests, pulmonary tests and details of patient's condition.

• Assist physician with office procedures.

• Review of existing data in patient medical record including:

Current Respiratory Care orders, medication list, radiology testing and other diagnostic testing

Patient history

Physical examination

Pulmonary function values

Laboratory data

• Return patient phone calls; make appointments for ancillary services; assist with patient referrals, phone in prescriptions.

• Conduct respiratory care procedures as appropriate.

• Fill out CMNs.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Post high school education up to 18 months in a Respiratory Therapy program

Experience

• 1 year in Respiratory Therapy

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) SOUTH CAROLINA State License (Lawson Code LRCP)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care (Lawson Code CRRT)

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of office equipment

• Data entry

• Mathematical skills

• Patient Equipment (vitals, suction, defib)

• Clinical office equipment

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

2131 Pulmonology Lung Center

Department

21311000 Pulmonology Lung Center-Practice Operations

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