Responsible for Pulmonary Rehab program and staffing. Responsible for scheduling, training and evaluating all Pulmonary Rehab staff. Assists leader in the hiring process of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab personnel. Monitors adherence of staff to daily assignments. Evaluates and implements programs with director's approval that will benefit and educate patients. Provides exercise planning, counseling and monitoring to patients.
Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for Pulmonary Rehab program and personnel consistent with industry standards and the policies of the DCH Health System. Responsible for establishing and maintaining billing procedures. Coordinates consults necessary for program. Provides exercise planning, counseling and monitoring to patients. Responsible for scheduling pulmonary rehab sessions. Directly responsible for supervision of all Pulmonary Rehab staff and directs daily assignments to ensure that all patients receive professional customer focused service if applicable. Demonstrates and establishes an atmosphere of excellent customer service. Assists Cardiac Rehab Coordinator with arranging for the maintenance of equipment. Assists with evaluating and recommending new equipment. Responsible for Pulmonary Rehab staff development. Promotes benefits of Pulmonary Rehab with local physicians and the community. Assists with preparation of Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab budget. Assists Cardiac Rehab Coordinator with monthly budget and statistical reports. Responsible for assisting with the purchase of equipment and supplies for Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab. Cross-trains to Cardiac Rehab and is able to fill in where needed Monitors hospital respiratory related readmissions and tracks pulmonary rehab readmission rates Collects data as required by the registry as well as departmental improvement/quality initiatives. Develops/updates standard work and job duty aids Responsible for maintaining AACVPR Certification Responsible for staying abreast AACVPR best practice. Patient care Procedures include: Oxygen Therapy Aerosol Therapy Hand held nebulizer Metered Dose Inhaler Dry Powder Inhaler Pulmonary Function Testing knowledge Pulmonary Hygiene Respiratory Assist Device/CPAP/BiPAP/AVAPS Perform patient monitoring and assessment including: Vital signs (Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) Auscultation as appropriate Cardiac Arrhythmia recognition Electrical Cardiograph monitoring and simple interpretation Physical assessment Rated Perceived Exertion (RPE) Rate Perceived Dyspnea (RPD) Other as needed Performs patient education including: Diet/Weight management Exercise Mental Health (anxiety, depression) Smoking cessation Cardiac/Pulmonary Health Controlled breathing Disease specific Energy Conservation Advocate for and participant in patient safety Perform Low Level Disinfection as per manufacturer's recommendation (IFU) Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy Supervisor Interviews, selects, hires, and retains employees Ensures orientation and training for employees Manages performance Executes employee accountability process up to and including termination Performs compliance requirements Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Current Alabama licensure. Active credentials associated with specific area of expertise as follows: Registered Respiratory Therapist Five years' experience in the Respiratory Care field. Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor's degree preferred BLS and ACLS provider Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is required. Two years' experience in exercise planning, supervision and counseling with pulmonary rehabilitation patients preferred Completion of Pulmonary Disease Educator Course within 6 months of starting Preferred qualifications: Certification, experience and training as specified for Program Director by the ACSM. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English. Working Conditions Work Context: Physical: Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Prolonged standing and walking with exposure to all patient elements. Able to kneel, sit, couch or stoop with good balance for extended periods. Effective communication and speaking skills. Engage in face to face discussion Good motor coordination with manual dexterity. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and have the ability to move heavier objects with assistance on occasion. Environmental: Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment, as appropriate, such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Must have tolerance of a variety of environments and situations. Psychological: Includes demonstrating leadership skills, delegating to team members, receiving delegation, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results. Working in groups and performing structured and unstructured work. Decision making that will affect others. Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities. Subject to stress and fatigue. Meeting time pressure and time lines. Keywords: Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, Coordinator, Registered Respiratory Therapist
