Respiratory Therapist; PRN

Overview

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Summary
We are seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You’ll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating your findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.

PRN positions (Per Diem/ Paid Per Set-Up): As a Rotech employee you would be able to create your own schedule by accepting the number of set-ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set-up which ranges from $5.00 - $100.00 per service.

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

• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per policy and procedure
• Provides in-home visits to patients per policy and procedure
• Conducts patient assessment per policy and procedure and physician’s order; assessment may include but is not limited to:
  • Verbal assessment (patient history, symptom review, etc.)
  • Physical assessment (lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
  • Diagnostics (spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
• Provides patient education as applicable, including: respiratory equipment use and maintenance; physician’s prescription for equipment; importance of compliance; benefits of therapy; potential consequences of noncompliance; potential adverse reactions/side effects
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment (e.g., invasive and noninvasive ventilators, infant monitors, and other high-tech devices as defined by branch scope)
• Monitors ongoing function of respiratory equipment (as above)
• Maintains documentation of all services provided per policy
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by policy
• Adjusts ventilator settings according to patient assessment and policy
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel as directed by the Area Manager
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law and as defined by the Area Manager

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will be assessed individualized and in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist (RRT/CRT) preferred; other medical credentials may be acceptable depending on 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

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
• Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending on…