Respiratory Therapist Telehealth

Owens & Minor•Indianapolis, IL

20d•$21 - $30

About The Position

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. ABOUT THE COMPANY Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.98 - $29.77. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. JOB SUMMARY Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.

Requirements

Meets company minimum standard of Background Check
Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
When state (s) requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy. Holds a current RCP license in the state of practice (including where RCP is located when providing telehealth) and states where the patient is located at the time healthcare services are provided.
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically
Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
Ability to use electronic hand held device
Microsoft Office programs
Basic printing/faxing/scanning
English (reading, writing, verbal)

Nice To Haves

At least one year related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Telehealth instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
Provides virtual follow-ups for patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
Performs Telehealth follow-ups on patients, and when appropriate involves local branch support.
Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring device portals for certain respiratory equipment.
Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and Plan of Care.
Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
Performs other duties as required.