Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for operating a variety of electromechanical respiration equipment to obtain data relative to functioning of patients' respiratory processes for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating pulmonary disorders.

Reports to the Operations Manager.

• Perform patient evaluation by assessing skin coloring, respiratory rates and other aspects of routine cardiopulmonary assessment.
• Administer respiratory treatments, checks treatments, response, and progress.
• Provide input and direction for overall respiratory care plan. Recognize medical problems and report them to physician.
• Check patient charts to follow physicians' notes concerning patient progress and review for new orders.
• Maintain respiratory equipment. Order and stock all drugs and supplies.
• Assist in organizing the nursing station in order that staff functions efficiently.
• Organize all written medical information for physician to review and place in the record in correct order. Proof read appropriate dictation.
• Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to patient needs.
• Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file miscellaneous office information, organize all written communication.
• Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document information in medical record.
• Take vital signs and document results.
• Order diagnostic tests, exams and procedures according to physician's order.
• Give patients instructions for home care, medications, etc. under physician direction.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions and documents.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

• RRT IL State licensure.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Documented instruction and observation of injection techniques from Springfield Clinic's QA Department.

• Works in medical office setting.
• Direct patient contact involved.
• Minimal lifting requirements.
• Sitting 50%, Standing 50% of time.

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