remote typeOnsite locationsWellstar Douglasville Medical Center time typeFull time posted onPosted Yesterday job requisition idJR-42782
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Location:
6095 Professional Pkwy Suite A-200
Douglasville, GA
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.
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.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
About Wellstar
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient. That s what we mean when we say we re more than healthcare we re PeopleCare.
Wellstar is nationally recognized for our inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and team members, and personal, high-quality care. We thoughtfully reinvest in prevention, wellness programs and charity care, and provide access to compassionate, world-class care through our expansive system of 11 hospitals, 329 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 20 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and two retirement villages. To learn more about how we care for the communities we serve, visit wellstar.org.
Mission, Vision and Values
- Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
- Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
- Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Coverage at a Glance
When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.
- 11 hospitals
- 2,729 licensed beds
- 5 health parks
- 20 urgent care locations
- 329+ medical offices
- 11 cancer centers
- 91 rehabilitation centers
- 35 imaging centers
- 3 hospice facilities
- 2 retirement villages
- 9 pediatric centers
- 11 sleep labs
- 7 wound care centers
- 10 counties offering home health services
With more than 1 million patient visits in 2023, the Wellstar Health Parks in East Cobb, Acworth, Avalon, Cherokee and Vinings provided patients with seamless care and convenient access to primary care, specialists, outpatient procedures, pharmacy, urgent care, physical therapy and imaging all at a single location. It s part of our commitment to offer access to quality healthcare at the right time and place for our patients.