Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician.Principal Accountabilities:Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity using Carefusion/Vyntus systems. Equipment calibration and set up Exercise/oxygen titration testing EPIC System proficiency including scheduling, linking order, messages Triage patient calls as they pertain to PFT/CPAP Perform routine mask fitting for practice patients. Per physician orders set up patients with appropriate CPAP/BIPAP equipment Process orders, route calls to appropriate resources, and follow up on patient calls Verify insurance for patient eligibility and coverage Navigate multiple systems to obtain applicable documentation (CPAP orders/sleep studies) Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities Maintain clinical competencies Serve as mentor and resource to others Work independently within the scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes Required:
Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.
Minimum 1+ years of Respiratory Care experience, required.
Critical care experience, highly preferred.
Previous experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing, highly preferred.
Current or past experience with EPIC charting, highly preferred.
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
Credentialed as Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, expected to have or obtain with 12 months of hire.
Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey, required.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.EEO STATEMENTAtlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
