Respiratory Therapist

Chapters Health System • Tavares, FL

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About The Position

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! As requested by clinical staff, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services to optimize pulmonary function and symptom control for patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Ability to work as needed and participate in on call schedule.
• Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising some discretion and independent judgment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to problem solve with staff, while maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal).
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, lift 50 pounds) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts respiratory evaluation of patients as requested by clinical staff.
• Determines the need for utilization of respiratory equipment and supplies including BIPAP, CPAP, liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, oral and intermittent suction, continuous pulse oximetry and ventilators.
• Makes recommendations for respiratory treatments and care based on patient assessment to clinical and medical staff.
• Provides routine follow-up and monitoring.
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness, patient compliance and safety issues, and recommends changes.
• Provides education on respiratory therapy to clinical staff, medical staff and patient/caregiver education regarding respiratory equipment use and maintenance, respiratory medications and treatments, energy conservation, home safety and oxygen safety.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation for each assigned patient. Completes documentation in a timely manner and distributes to the appropriate parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree