Therapist

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms
• Responsible for administering respiratory tests and treatment to clients
• Cleaning and sterilizing respiratory therapy equipment
• Communicate and collaborate with appropriate medical staff
• Assist with process improvement in respiratory protocols
• Conduct pulmonary function tests; determine respiratory therapy treatment plans
• Administer inhalants; operate mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration apparatus
• Evaluate effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan

Respiratory Therapist

Manager

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training
• Assess disaster-related, unmet needs and develop an individualized service plan for disaster recovery
• Coordinate all referrals, service planning, and client documentation for assigned caseload
• Participate in weekly case staffing(s) with Group Supervisor when on deployment
• Complete all required ICS, LMS-based and other required Disaster Case Management Program trainings in a timely and consistent manner
• Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities that promote professional growth and development
• Inform immediate supervisor and cadre manager of any situation leading to suspended availability for an extended period
• Respond to inquiries, requests for assistances and/or direction, and any other requests from personnel within a reasonable and timely period
• Function as a liaison between stakeholders and other service providers, maintaining consistent communication with chain of command regarding effectiveness of case management services
• Conduct Needs Assessments on an as-needed basis
• Maintain a full caseload, updating individualized plans as survivors move forward in recovery
• Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances, or conditions that may affect survivor safety and needs
• Demonstrate client progress toward risk reduction, achievement of goals, and positive case outcomes
• Maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional relevant information in accordance with agency policy, licensing, and/or funding requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Respiratory Therapist

Case Manager