Janice Hald

Greeted patients warmly and ensued a positive first impression.

Scheduled and rescheduled appointments to fit patients needs.

Answered telephone call with professionalism when making appointment.

Maintain a clean working environment,and patient care area.

Assists all patients with check in and check out.

Explained test ordered and / or procedures that needed to be obtained after appointment.

Handled all types of payments for services and end of day batching.

Check insurances for referrals and validation.

Deal with all issues patients may have by letting the appropriate person know.

Scanning all documentation coming into the office for physicians.

• Assisted physicians with patient treatments and procedures.
• Prepared exam rooms to ensure proper sanitation Protocols were followed
• Recorded patients medical histories,vital signs, and medications.
• Prepared patient for procedures and instructed patient on after care issues.
• Sterilized all equipment via an autoclave and sterilization fluids.
• Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
• Maintained inventory of medical supplies and ordered as needed.
• Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Evaluated patient lung function using diagnostic equipment and tests.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy as needed for optimal results.
• Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Documented patient information and therapy outcomes in electronic health records.
• Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
• Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
• Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
• Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
• Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
• Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
• Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
• Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
• Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
• Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
• Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
• Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
• Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
• Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
• Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
• Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
• Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.

Evening shift supervisor, and lead therapist when manager was not there.

Attended all special codes and trauma alerts.

Same as above

Maintain ventilator care

Draw arterial blood gases

Attend all emergencies

Intubate

same as the above