ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                       Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist

REPORTS TO POSITION:         Supervisor, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and EKG

DEPARTMENT:                         Cardiovascular Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED:          July 2024

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:  St. Charles Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps individuals with COPD manage their disease and improve their quality of life. Wide ranges of disciplines combined to provide patients with a broad base of education and support. The pulmonary rehabilitation program also includes a gentle progression in the gym focused on reconditioning the body.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Conducts initial assessment of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation and evaluates and reviews patient history, current status and eligibility for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Coaches and educates patients on the use of medical therapies as prescribed by the patient’s provider.

Assess and monitors cardiopulmonary rehabilitation patients progress and outcomes.

Conducts and evaluates progress of patient education and training sessions.

Provides in-services to other departments and physician clinics as needed. 

Coordinates with exercise specialists and other providers to develop individualized treatment plans and performs case management.

Maintains and adheres to all documentation and guideline requirements for ACCVPR accreditation, Joint Commission and CMS requirements. Also assists in following the clinical guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for Cardiopulmonary Rehab Programs and St. Charles Health System.

Facilitates timely program admittance and participation for the pulmonary rehabilitation patient in accordance with the goals of the physician and the St. Charles Health System cardiopulmonary program care mission.

Develop in collaboration with the patient an at home wellness program to promote improved lifestyle changes.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: As required for Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure/certification.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in related field. Specialized training in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Current Respiratory Therapist licensure with the Oregon Health Licensing office. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Preferred: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Asthma Educator Specialist (A E-C) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Thorough knowledge/skills in the concepts of pulmonary care and respiratory therapy. 

Preferred: Two (2) years Respiratory Therapy experience. One (1) year of pulmonary rehabilitation experience.

SKILLS:

General:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. 

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees

Strong team working and collaborative skills.

Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Attention to detail.

Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.

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