What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Specialist position at Meridian Healthcare Group?
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for performing diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and therapy treatments designed to care for patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostic tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Administer clinical care, including aerosol medications, breathing exercises, dyspnea management, therapeutic exercises, psychosocial assessment/management, work simplification strategies, and assistive technologies
- Educate patients on disease prevention, cardiopulmonary health, and medication compliance
- Document accurate and complete clinical information in the patient's medical record and billing documents