What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonology Specialist position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. This is a dynamic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in various settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
- Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols (PDRPs) as prescribed.
- Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment.
- Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
Requirements
- Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
- Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical record systems.
