Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner supports the organization’s business plan and strategic direction by providing clinical respiratory care, coaching and educating patients, recommending and administering appropriate therapies, delivering customer service, and facilitating whole-patient care. The role includes consulting with referring physicians about treatment and patient circumstances, setting up patients with equipment, educating patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, monitoring patients and equipment, and completing clinical documentation while maintaining confidentiality. The position participates in an assigned on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or a related field.
- Current Respiratory Therapist License in good standing in the state of employment.
- Clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of applicable experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Model and uphold the Barnes culture, and coach and mentor others in the organization.
- Consult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
- Complete new-patient setups and coach patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions on equipment use and respiratory disease management.
- Educate patients about their rights and financial responsibilities, and collect payments and signatures where applicable.
- Perform limited physical examinations, including checking vital signs, breath sounds, oxygen saturation, and lung capacity; check equipment for proper use and operation.
- Follow established safeguards when contacting patients in their homes or other locations.
- Assess patient needs and collaborate with other functions as appropriate to provide customer service and whole-patient care efficiently.
- Complete paperwork, charting, and Plans of Care promptly and accurately, and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Participate in the assigned on-call rotation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, with additional ancillary choices.
- Teladoc services at no cost.
- $50,000 life insurance at no cost.
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- 15 days of paid vacation.
- 8 paid holidays.
- 40 paid volunteer hours.
- Bereavement time off.
- Quarterly company events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
