Resp Care Coord Sleep Specialist

Essential Responsibilities

• Educate patients in classroom and individual settings regarding sleep disorders and treatment options.
• Instruct patients on the use of home diagnostic sleep testing equipment.
• Review sleep study results and provide preliminary patient education regarding findings.
• Educate patients on the proper use of CPAP, BiPAP, and other therapeutic respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, managers, and clinical staff to identify and resolve sleep and pulmonary care issues.
• Coordinate referrals to sleep medicine, pulmonary care, and healthy living programs.
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of respiratory care programs for patients with sleep apnea, COPD, hypoventilation, neuromuscular disease, and other sleep-related disorders.
• Conduct follow-up consultations with CPAP users to assess compliance and treatment effectiveness.
• Communicate physician-directed sleep study results and treatment recommendations to patients.
• Provide case management consultations for patients referred by physicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current and valid Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• National Board Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year of respiratory care experience in an acute clinical setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Experience with CPAP and BiPAP equipment.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Sleep Disorder Specialist certification.
• Recent experience facilitating performance improvement projects.
• Recent patient education experience related to respiratory disease and sleep disorders.

About the Role

The Respiratory Care Coordinator – Sleep Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the overall health and well-being of patients with sleep disorders and pulmonary conditions. This position requires a strong commitment to patient education, collaboration, and clinical excellence.