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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 meetingsQualifications
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, requiredCredentials 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 lawsMust be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the locationMay be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of locationPreferred Education and / or Experience
Completion of an accredited program / degree in respiratory care preferredNursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure lawsHome respiratory care experience is preferredDegree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferredOne year of related work experience, preferredSkills and Competencies
Accurately perform simple mathematical calculationsEffectively communicate in English; both oral and writtenInterpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive informationMulti-task along with attention to detailSelf-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skillsWork independently and as part of a teamMachines, Equipment and Technical Abilities
Email transmission and communicationInternet navigation and researchMicrosoft applications; Outlook, Word and ExcelOffice equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and / or tabletPhysical Demands
Lift and carry office equipment at timesRequires close vision to small print on computer and / or tablet and paperworkRequires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogensRequires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipmentRequires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listeningRequired to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing PolicyMedical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
Annual RecertificationKeep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelinesRotech Information
Benefits
Generous paid time Off and paid holidaysOvertime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needsCommission for Account Executives
Fixed and variable rate car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
Employee discount programEmployee recognition programBonus and incentive opportunitiesMileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)EAP401k, HSA and FSA / Dependent Care FSAMedical, Prescription, Dental and VisionLife Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal servicesMeru Health Mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings solutions programs
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