Description

5/8HR SHIFTS (7-3:30) MON-FRI
OR 4/10 HR SHIFTS (6-4:30 OR 6:30-5) TUES-FRIDAY

Job Summary:

Performs home sleep study electronic downloading, reading and scoring of data for physician interpretation. Discusses sleep test results with patients and provides them with information regarding treatment alternatives. Instructs patients on proper use, maintenance and cleaning of sleep apnea equipment. Provides clinical support to patients via telephone calls or e-mail support to patients having issues or questions regarding sleep apnea equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs home sleep study downloads, reading and scoring.
• Provides clinical support to patients via phone calls or e-mail, including call backs and troubleshooting issues.
• Instructs patients on proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of sleep apnea equipment, including sleep education clinics.
• Communicates with outside Respiratory/DME (Durable Medical Equipment) providers to facilitate patients sleep equipment needs.
• Assists patient with referral process for sleep testing.
• Participates in outpatient sleep QA process.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as respiratory care practioner (respiratory therapy) working with CPAP, BiLevel devices and interfaces.

Education

• Graduate of a two (2) year respiratory therapy program.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Washington) required at hire
  

• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support required at hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience as respiratory care practioner (respiratory therapy) working with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), Bi-Level devices and fitting interfaces;
• Previous experience with PSG and/or home sleep studies.
• Acute respiratory care experience and home respiratory care experience with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), Bi-Level devices, interface fitting and home sleep studies.
• Three (3) months training in Out-Patient Sleep Apnea Services, including one (1) month of supervised practice.
• Bachelors Degree: graduate of four (4) year respiratory therapy program.

Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Pulmonology - 1130
Pay Range: $34.87 - $56.26 / hour Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1400005

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