Home Medical Equipment Technician, Atrium Health Respiratory Charlotte, FT Days
About The Position
This full-time position is responsible for providing education to patients and caregivers on the safe and proper use of respiratory/sleep equipment and supplies, as well as coaching for adherence to therapy. The role involves accurate, complete, and timely documentation and coordination of orders in compliance with various standards. The technician will also perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, and coordinate repairs. Maintaining expertise in all HME equipment and providing clinical training to other staff are key aspects of this role. Collaboration with intake specialists, schedulers, clinical specialists, and HME managers is essential for providing services to both internal and external customers. Medical records research, gathering, and reviewing patient orders and documents from multiple EMR platforms are also required.
Requirements
- Certified by the applicable state and National Board of Respiratory Care or be current applicable state State licensed as a Respiratory Therapist or RN with competencies in respiratory services (as defined by Home Infusion and Equipment) required.
- Current drivers license required.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
- Must be accredited with the NBRC and have the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
- Must be able to travel outside of the Charlotte area if needed.
- On call is a requirement on a rotational basis.
Nice To Haves
- SC State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience with HME preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides education for patients and caregivers, on safe and proper use of respiratory/sleep equipment and supplies, as well as coaching for adherence to therapy.
- Performs accurate, complete and timely documentation and coordination of orders in compliance with policy and procedures, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and DMEPOS standards.
- Performs equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and cleaning, and coordinates equipment repair and follow up with vendor and patients/caregivers.
- Maintains knowledge and expertise of all HME equipment provided by Healthy@Home.
- Provides clinical training and orientation to respiratory care and sleep technologist regarding departmental policies, procedures and standards of practice in coordination with the Clinical Specialist.
- Works in coordination with intake specialist, schedulers, clinical specialist and HME managers to provide services for internal and external customers.
- Performs medical records research, gathers and reviews patient orders and documents from multiple EMR platforms.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
