Respiratory Therapist

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 and another $2000 after 180 days of continuous employment

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.

In the State of NY this position pays between $36.00 / hr. - $41.00 / hr. depending on related experience and 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

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

Required Education and / or Experience

Preferred Education and / or Experience

Skills and Competencies

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

Physical Demands

Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

Rotech Information

Benefits

Commission for Account Executives

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

Meru 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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