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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education - Post high school education up to 18 months in a Respiratory Therapy program
• Experience - One (1) year in Respiratory Therapy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Patient Equipment (vitals, suction, defib)
• Clinical office equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Gathers information for patient visit with physician, including laboratory results, radiology tests, pulmonary tests and details of patient’s condition.
• Assists physician with office procedures.
• Reviews 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
• Returns patient phone calls; make appointments for ancillary services; assist with patient referrals, phone in prescriptions.
• Conducts respiratory care procedures as appropriate.
• Fill out CMNs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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