UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION Respiratory Therapist – Senior Job Code: 520001 FLSA Status: Non Exempt Mgt. Approval: Liegel Date: 10-14 Department : 31010 UW Home Care HME HR Approval: R Temple Date: 2-17 JOB SUMMARY

The UW Health Respiratory Therapist Senior position is responsible for performing home care directed services with patients and families, including the most complex chronic pulmonary impaired patient, family and home health care provider. Education of patient, family and home health care providers on equipment and patient care management is an integral part of this position. This position will provide support and care with oxygen, positive airway pressure, apnea monitor and ventilator patients.

This position is responsible for the interpretation of federal and state legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, which impact the department services. New products lines, HCPCS and reimbursements will be researched by this person. This position works with a large degree of independence, under the general supervision of the Home Care HME Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide clinical services in the area of respiratory care to patients with chronic pulmonary disease in the inpatient, outpatient, and home setting.

1) Interfaces with inpatient respiratory therapy and nursing departments in the development of discharge directed planning for respiratory home care patients. 2) Assess respiratory patient’s needs and progress. 3) Develop and document Plan of Care 4) Develops and provides patient and family education in the areas of respiratory home equipment and therapeutic interventions for home care. 5) Assesses needs of patient and the best choice of equipment to meet those needs. 6) Instruct patients and caregivers on proper use and care of equipment 7) Triage’s incoming calls for proper handling. 8) Trouble shoots respiratory equipment issues over the phone in an effort to best serve our patients and eliminate unnecessary exchanges/deliveries, etc. 9) Communicate with patients, caregivers and physicians changes in conditions and/or needs. 10) Performs pulmonary assessments and formulates recommendations to the physician, based on the established criteria for patients with chronic pulmonary disease referred to Home Care Services Program. 11) Provides a mechanism of long-term follow-up of patients who are involved in ongoing pulmonary home care programs through regularly scheduled clinic visits, interim telephone consults and home visits. 12) Promotes teamwork through maintaining effective communication with appropriate staff. 13) Attends department meetings and in-services. 14) Conducts, participates in and attends educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, families and caregivers. 15) Provides respiratory care expertise to the Home Care Services Program and acts as vendor to all patients requiring respiratory equipment and supplies in the home setting. 16) Provides teaching and follow-up for the home oxygen and nasal PAP/RAD programs. 17) Arranges necessary referrals for traveling patients. 18) Stays current on new respiratory products and supplies. 19) Meets with appropriate vendors. 20) Assumes full responsibility for their own actions, professional skills, and attitudes. 21) Supports organization by being loyal, informs manager of areas of concern. 22) Participates in an on-call schedule for all home care services. 23) Performs other duties as assigned.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum 1. Graduate of COARC Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy Preferred Work Experience Minimum 1. Three (3) years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist 2. Recent (within the last 2 years) adult clinic experience OR 3. Recent (within the last 2 years) experience with coordination of respiratory durable medical equipment for the home. UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION Preferred Licenses & Certifications Minimum 1. Licensed as a RCP in the State of Wisconsin. 2. CPR Certified. 3. RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care OR 4. CRT with expectation of successful completion of RRT exam and credentialing within one (1) year. Preferred Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities  Effective oral and written communications skills and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, management, and the internal and external customer.  Effective time management and organizational skills.  Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing the coordination and decision-making responsibilities of this position and be resourceful in problem solving.  Knowledge of and ability to use computers including a variety of computer programs including database management, spreadsheets and word processing.  Demonstrated leadership skills.  Knowledge of Medicare, Medical Assistance and Third-party payer regulations. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only) Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients. Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below. Next, Infants (Birth – 11 months) Adolescent (13 – 19 years) Toddlers (1 – 3 years) Young Adult (20 – 40 years) Preschool (4 – 5 years) Middle Adult (41 – 65 years) School Age (6 – 12 years) Older Adult (Over 65 years) JOB FUNCTIONS Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Demand Level Occasional Frequent Constant Up to 33% of the time 34%-66% of the time 67%-100% of the time Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and Up to 10# Negligible Negligible occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent Up to 20# Up to 10# or Negligible or constant lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. requires significant push/pull of items of Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, walking or standing, or negligible weight a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a requires pushing/pulling significant degree. of arm/leg controls x Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with 20-50# 10-25# Negligible-10# frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent 50-100# 25-50# 10-20# lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent Over 100# Over 50# Over 20# lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds. List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION