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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Rotech Healthcare Inc.Pikeville, KY, United States
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Rotech

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

At Rotech Healthcare Inc ., we're more than a medical equipment provider-we're a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

Overview and Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

  • Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy
  • Adjusting ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures
  • Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order
  • Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
  • Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed
  • Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
  • Patient assessments
  • Provides in-home visits to patients
  • Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients
  • Provides patient education as applicable
  • Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
  • Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
  • In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Deal politely with patients and referral sources
  • Manage several tasks at once
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

  • Some travel via automobile required to patient's home and meetings
  • Qualifications

    Employment is contingent on

  • Background investigation (company-wide)
  • Drug screen ( when applicable for the position )
  • Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
  • Required Education and / or Experience

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
  • Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
  • Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
  • May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
  • Preferred Education and / or Experience

  • Completion of an accredited program / degree in respiratory care preferred
  • Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
  • Home respiratory care experience is preferred
  • Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
  • One year of related work experience, preferred
  • Skills and Competencies

  • Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
  • Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
  • Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
  • Multi-task along with attention to detail
  • Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

  • Email transmission and communication
  • Internet navigation and research
  • Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and / or tablet
  • Physical Demands

  • Lift and carry office equipment at times
  • Requires close vision to small print on computer and / or tablet and paperwork
  • Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
  • Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
  • Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
  • Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
  • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

  • Annual Recertification
  • Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
  • Rotech Information

    Benefits

  • Generous paid time Off and paid holidays
  • Overtime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needs
  • Commission for Account Executives

    Fixed and variable rate car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives

  • Employee discount program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Bonus and incentive opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
  • Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
  • EAP
  • 401k, HSA and FSA / Dependent Care FSA
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services
  • Meru Health Mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs

    Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs

    Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings solutions programs

  • HEPB and TB vaccinations
  • Make the Right Move and Submit your Resume Today! The hiring manager reviews resumes and contacts applicants that have related experience to the applied position. To view the status of a position that you submitted your profile to, Sign into your account . All positions are posted for a min of 5 days and positions are opened until filled with a qualified applicant, generally no greater than 200 days. We appreciate your interest in Rotech Healthcare Inc.

    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.

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