About Rotech
Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepage Rotech.com
External candidates are eligible for a $2000 gross sign on bonus to be paid after 60 days, another $2000 after 180 days of continuous employment and another $2000 after 270 days of continuous employment.
Overview and Responsibilities
Summary
We are seeking a qualified Ventilator Patient Specialist to join the Rotech team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a set number of ALS and / or Pediatric ventilation patients within a defined territory; will be the primary contact for patient, caregiver and any other entity directly involved with the patient's ventilation care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Available for on-call assignments as needed; responsible for phone consultations during non-business hours
- Maintains continuing education as necessary for performance of job responsibilities and as required for state licensure or certification
- Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech's policies and procedures
- Maintains records and workspace in an organized, safe, clean, and neat fashion
- Maintains up-to-date licensure certification or other requirements per state law in the state(s) of practice
- Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager
- Patient assessment
- Provides patient education as applicable
- Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
- Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
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)Education and / or Experience
Completion of an accredited program / degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure lawsCredentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure lawsHome respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experienceMay be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of locationMust be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the locationPediatric and / or ALS Ventilation experience is requiredProficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Deductive problem solving skillsEffectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely mannerInterpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediumsKnowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive informationMake appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessmentMulti-task along with attention to detailRead and successfully interpret written directions and / or instructions in EnglishReview patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech's policies and proceduresSelf-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skillsSense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patientsWork 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)EAP401kMedical, Prescription, Dental and VisionHSA and FSA / Dependent Care FSALife 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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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.