Sleep Clinic Respiratory Services Coordinator BWH Sleep Medicine

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
221 Longwood Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
This respiratory services coordinator will provide support for the sleep clinic with non-invasive ventilation patients, PAP data management, endoscopy program support, and DME/PAP utilization support for patients. *PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Provide clinical teaching and troubleshooting for clinic patients using positive airway pressure (PAP) or noninvasive ventilation devices.Includes: Mask fitting Instruction in proper device usage and data transmission Assist with patient acclimation to treatment Cleaning, maintenance and safety of equipment. Implement and follow-up on prescribing clinician orders Arterial blood gas measurement Coordinate clinical and data issues with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) vendors. Develop and implement remote data monitoring program for PAP users Assist in administrative and clinical coordination for drug induced sleep endoscopy program (DISE). Coordinate, deliver, setup, download and instruct patients on use of testing equipment, including: Home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) Oximetry Actigraphy Dim light melatonin onset assays Other responsibilities as determined by Clinic Director and Practice Manager. *FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:* Increase clinic revenue through: PAP remote data monitoring program Implementation of home sleep apnea testing program Cost savings for institution from labor transferred from other employees with less expertise to one more efficient and experienced at these tasks. Monitor PAP compliance data allowing physicians more time with clinic visits Reduce need for additional personnel by freeing admin staff to accomplish checkin/out, vital signs and scheduling tasks. *QUALIFICATIONS:* *Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. BLS.* *SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:* 2+ years experience in respiratory care. Sleep focus and experience preferred. DME experience preferred. *WORKING CONDITIONS:* Generic, lifting 25/50 lbs. Indoors 100%. Additional Job Description The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.