Damyan Ruiz, RRT

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• Respiratory Therapist, Registered

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  Primary

  A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.

  Taxonomy code 227900000X

• Personal Emergency Response Attendant

  Emergency Medical Service Providers

  Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations. These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis. Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.

  Taxonomy code 146D00000X

• Driver

  Other Service Providers

  A person employed to operate a motor vehicle as a carrier of persons or property.

  Taxonomy code 172A00000X

• Respiratory Therapist, Registered

  Educational

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help. Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.

  Taxonomy code 2279E1000X

• Respiratory Therapist, Registered

  Pulmonary Function Technologist

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.

  Taxonomy code 2279P1006X

• Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)

  Transportation Services

  A land vehicle with a capacity to meet special height, clearance, access, and seating, for the conveyance of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle may or may not be required to meet local county or state regulations.

  Taxonomy code 343900000X

• Private Vehicle

  Transportation Services

  An individual paid to provide non-emergency transportation using their privately owned/leased vehicle.

  Taxonomy code 347C00000X

• Adult Companion

  Nursing Service Related Providers

  An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.

  Taxonomy code 372600000X