Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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

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.)

• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
• Conducts patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order
• In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed
• Patient assessments
• Provides patient education as applicable
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides in-home visits to patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment

Travel

• Some travel via automobile required to patient’s home and meetings

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)

Required Education And/or Experience

• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws

Preferred Education And/or Experience

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

Skills And Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Multi-task along with attention to detail

Machines, Equipment And Technical Abilities

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

Physical Demands

• Annual Recertification
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information

Benefits

• Cellular phone reimbursement
• Employee Recognition program
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

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