Respiratory Therapist​/Nurse; PRN

Overview

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 ech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states.

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Job Information:
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). You can 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.

• 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 the physician s order. Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
  • Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review)
  • Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
  • Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
• Provides patient education as applicable, including:
  • Respiratory equipment use and maintenance
  • Physician s prescription for equipment
  • Importance of compliance with physician s prescription
  • Benefits of therapy
  • Potential consequences of noncompliance
  • Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment (e.g., invasive and noninvasive ventilators, infant monitors, and other high-tech devices as defined by scope of service)
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per policy
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by policy
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

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)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist (RRT/CRT) preferred but 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

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

• 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 and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organization, time-management and problem solving
• Work independently and as part of a team

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Office equipment (fax, copier, printer, phone, computer/tablet)

Per OSHA guidelines. Includes lifting and carrying office equipment as needed, close vision to small print, contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens, occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment, and activities such as sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening. Compliance with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy is required, including medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping facial hair appropriate for mask seal.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non-exempt…