Respiratory Therapist II or RPGST - El Centro, CA

BetterNight•El Centro, CA

14d•$34 - $40

About The Position

Come be a part of the future of Sleep Medicine! Join our Clinical team and help us improve the lives of countless patients suffering from sleep apnea! We’re on a mission to make a positive impact on the lives of patients living with sleep disorders by simplifying the complex process from diagnosis to treatment. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist or RPSGT to work in the El Centro, CA area. See patients in their home and in the clinic. One day a week will be spent in San Diego, CA with paid mileage and driving time. The Respiratory Therapist II or RPSGT sets up and demonstrates the required medical and testing equipment for patients. Responsible for delivering respiratory and other equipment and providing service to a patient in their home, in our clinic and at other medical facilities. This includes but is not limited to coaching, education, information and Respiratory Assessments on all patients in an office, home or medical environment, utilizing both face to face encounters and telephone communications. The expectation of this position is to provide a first-class patient experience, with every patient interaction.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS RRT or RPSGT (meeting the California Medical Board Licensing requirements), or eligible and meeting the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and state licensing requirements (RCP) or RN, or LVN.
Must have an active BLS card.
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and neat in person and habits.
Must be able to work overtime as scheduled.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must obtain the required number of continuing education credits to maintain credentials as required by license.
Must have a minimum of 1 year working as a licensed Respiratory Therapist, preferably in the DME/Sleep industry.
Must also attend related in-services offered by the Company.
Must be knowledgeable in equipment usage and maintenance.
Must be knowledgeable in Infection Control and maintain Universal Precautions when applicable.
Must be knowledgeable of Patient Rights and Responsibilities, including HIPPA regulations.
Must be knowledgeable in patient’s Plan of Care and Follow-up.
Intermediate MS Office computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Meets one on one with patients to explain, demonstrate and set up PAP, HST, O2 equipment, mask refits and troubleshoots issues regarding patient’s therapy and adherence to therapy (at least 50% of work time is spent in this capacity).
Instructs patients, caregivers, physicians and physician staff on the proper use of respiratory equipment, necessary cleaning requirements and home safety issues during initial set-up and at any additional follow-up calls.
Answers inbound phone calls and makes outbound phone calls to patients and providers as needed.
Responsible for reading patient history and notes ensuring patients are followed throughout their services with BetterNight.
Makes patient notes in files and Brightree system as required by company policy and current health care standards.
Is a knowledgeable resource (identify problems and provide solutions, implementing procedures, as needed) for all respiratory and other HME equipment (indications, operation, maintenance, etc.) currently supplied by the company, as appropriate, for both patients and staff.
Serves as an advocate for the patient and acts as a liaison with other members of the healthcare team, as required.
Serves as a liaison between patient and other members of the healthcare team, escalating any issues in an appropriate and timely manner, as required.
Follows and maintains state laws requiring appropriate licensure for Respiratory Therapist or Sleep Technologist (HMDR exemptee when appropriate).
Cleans, checks, and maintains medical equipment.
Work on-call and overtime as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.