About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Primary responsibility includes performing pulmonary function testing.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs all pulmonary function testing.

• Maintains and calibrates equipment as needed.

• Orders and stocks all drugs and supplies.

• Maintains department records, reports, and files.

• Attends required meetings.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of respiratory therapy to perform patient respiratory assessments.

• Knowledge of respiratory treatments to perform routine therapeutic treatments. Knowledge of respiratory equipment to run quality control checks and oxygen administration equipment.

• Skill in administering respiratory therapy medications.

• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.

Relationships

• Reports directly to Practice Manager.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with providers, managers, other administrative staff, vendors, patients and public.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Additional Skills & Requirements)

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

• Minimum six months experience as a respiratory therapist preferred.

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy or eligible to receive certificate.

• Written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Good word processing, computer, and math skills.

• Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.

• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.

• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.

• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.

• Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.

• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, preparations and other conditions common to a physician’s office.

• Support function will occur within various clinical settings and workspaces.

• Incumbent may be required to work at any facility based on operation need, and schedule may vary.

• Travel to various practice locations will require ability to drive, valid driver’s license and use of own reliable transportation.

• Physical activity will include walking, standing, and sitting.

• Physical demands may also include lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. or providing physical assistance to patients.

• Other physical requirements include speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.; and good manual dexterity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .