Respiratory Therapist RRT

Genesis Healthcare System

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide respiratory care to customers in the retail and home setting for N.O.M.E. Will instruct and evaluate patients on equipment and provide feedback to physicians. Will be responsible for the training and evaluation of delivery technicians for respiratory equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program, either certified or registered, and hold a current Ohio license.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Able to perform the essential duties of a respiratory care professional.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer, physician and other employees.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to staff and patients.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize under pressure.
• Goal oriented with strong strategic and critical thinking skills: displays common sense and ability to make quick patient-based decisions.
• Thorough understanding of current standards that drive respiratory care and sleep medicine.
• Knowledgeable of the delivery area of service area.
• Computer proficiencies to enter, assemble, organize and retrieve data, analyze, and integrate data from diverse sources. Use of internet, e-mail and electronic calendar required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical skills including Oxygen therapy, Cpap therapy, Bipap therapy, Aerosol therapy (nebulizer and continuous therapy), Suction, Pulse oximetry, IPPB, Holtor monitors, Percussors, Apnea monitors, Apnea Monitor follow ups and downloads, Non-Invasive ventilation, Tracheostomy air compressor set ups, Equipment troubleshooting, Re-supply orders, Insurance verifications, Prior authorizations, Confirmation and billing, Scanning, Pap compliance, Conserving device evaluations, Portable oxygen concentrator evaluations, Oxygen re-qualification testing, Oxygen re-sets, Continuous pulse oximetry set ups, and Mask fittings.
• Maintain accurate records in patient’s respiratory files to include doctor’s orders, test results, patient information, and plan of care.
• Train and evaluate delivery technicians for respiratory equipment.
• Work with billing staff to provide information for CMN’s to facilitate appropriate and timely billing.
• Be knowledgeable of the service area.
• Assist in the retail area of the store as needed.
• Serve as a back-up and resource person to on-call delivery technician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree