Summary

The Outpatient Respiratory Therapist for WMG is responsible for performing patient assessments and testing, medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations while maintaining confidentiality with patient information. A significant independent decision-making and self-direction is needed. In addition, the Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The Outpatient RT for WMG will have some responsibility of processing DME orders, returning calls from the in-basket in EPIC, and processing CMNs. The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The Outpatient RT for WMG addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.

Job description

Job Summary

The Outpatient Respiratory Therapist for WMG is responsible for performing patient assessments and testing, medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations while maintaining confidentiality with patient information. A significant independent decision-making and self-direction is needed. In addition, the Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The Outpatient RT for WMG will have some responsibility of processing DME orders, returning calls from the in-basket in EPIC, and processing CMNs. The Outpatient RT for WMG is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The Outpatient RT for WMG addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

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.

Required Minimum Education

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CHAAHP) Required or Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Respiratory Care Prof
Certified Respiratory Therapi or Registered Respiratory Therapist -Preferred
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years Clinical experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills

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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CHAAHP) Required
Respiratory Care Prof certification required
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor certification required
Minimum 2 years Clinical experience required
Ability to communicate well
Use critical thinking skills
Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals
Computer skills including familiarity with databases
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.