Respiratory Therapist Ventilator Patient Specialist

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Southborough, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Ventilator Patient Specialist to join the Rotech team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a set number of ALS and/or Pediatric ventilation patients within a defined territory; will be the primary contact for patient, caregiver and any other entity directly involved with the patient’s ventilation care. At this location, this position pays $45 to $50 per hour, depending on related experience, and is eligible for a bonus opportunity. External candidates are eligible for a $2000 gross sign on bonus to be paid after 60 days, another $2000 after 180 days of continuous employment and another $2000 after 365 days of continuous employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
Pediatric and/or ALS Ventilation experience is required
Deductive problem solving skills
Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)
Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessment
Multi-task along with attention to detail
Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English
Review patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech’s policies and procedures
Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
Sense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patients
Work independently and as part of a team
Email transmission and communication
Internet navigation and research
Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
Lift and carry office equipment at times
Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
Annual Recertification
Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Nice To Haves

Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws
Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
Home respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experience
May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of location
Proficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)

Responsibilities

Available for on-call assignments as needed; responsible for phone consultations during non-business hours
Maintains continuing education as necessary for performance of job responsibilities and as required for state licensure or certification
Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures
Maintains records and workspace in an organized, safe, clean, and neat fashion
Maintains up-to-date licensure certification or other requirements per state law in the state(s) of practice
Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager
Patient assessment
Provides patient education as applicable
Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment