Company Statement
Connecticare is a leading health plan in the state of Connecticut and a subsidiary of EmblemHealth, a health and wellness company that provides insurance plans, primary and specialty care, and wellness solutions. WellSpark is a digital wellness company and national subsidiary of EmblemHealth that offers a full suite of products and solutions to reward people for healthy behaviors.
Respiratory Therapist
Summary of Position
• Evaluate and treat patients with sleep and breathing disorders including administering pulmonary function testing (PFT) and
providing other respiratory-related care and treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Interact regularly with patients and their families, performing tests and educating them about medicines/treatment related
to pulmonary function and sleep disorders.
Principal Accountabilities
Pulmonary Testing –
• Administer pulmonary function testing, including complete PFT, Methacholine Challenges, Expired Nitric Oxide,
Spirometry, Flow Volume loops with and without bronchodilator.
• Administer six-minute walk test, Oximetry pulse studies, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment.
• Review pulmonary function studies with medical staff and physicians. Complete reports for pulmonary function tests
and distribute to the pulmonologists.
• Educate patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.
• Train staff on performing pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain pulmonary department equipment and associated supplies.
• Pulmonary testing equipment calibration and maintenance.
Sleep Medicine –
• Review sleep results and recommended plan of care with patients and order DME (durable medical equipment) sleep
equipment as instructed by Pulmonologist. Follow up with related DME vendor as required.
• Download efficacy / compliance reports.
• Address patient sleep related questions and concerns and schedule follow up visits .
• Meet with patients to review and document patient self-reported efficacy and comfort with PAP device and mask
fitting prior to being seen by Pulmonologist.
• Educate patients regarding sleep testing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, positive airway pressure (PAP)
equipment use, maintenance and care.
• Coordinate patient testing with sleep testing vendors.
• Obtain completed test results and maintain/ update Sleep Results Reporting Tracking Grid.
• Educate staff regarding handheld inhaler/spacer devices.
• Perform other job-related duties as required to include faxing and correspondence with DME vendors.
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
• Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 2 – 4 years’ experience as Respiratory Therapist (R)
• Experience in calibrating PFT equipment and test administration (R)
• Familiarity with SensorMedics Vmax Spectra respiratory analysis system (R)
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (R)
• Strong organizational and time management skills (R)
• Experience with the application of positive airway pressure in the care of patients with sleep disorders (P)
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Pay Disclosure
A good faith estimate of the compensation range for individuals hired to work for the EmblemHealth Family of Companies is provided. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case’s facts and circumstances. Union roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement will compensate in accordance with the union contract.
EEOC Statement
We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related condition, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.