Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location. The role includes delivering and installing respiratory equipment and supplies in patients’ homes, assessing patients and equipment, coordinating with physicians and other care providers, and maintaining clinical, equipment, and inventory records. The employee also supports regulatory compliance, staff training, billing documentation, and promotion of home respiratory services. The work requires entering patient homes to set up and service medical devices, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists.
Requirements
- Medical or respiratory experience.
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the employee practices.
Responsibilities
- Install and deliver respiratory equipment and provide needed supplies and products to patients in their homes; conduct ongoing assessments of patients and equipment.
- Maintain clinical contact with physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care.
- Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventive maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
- Maintain accurate inventory of company assets and supplies.
- Maintain and service the company-paid vehicle, ensuring it meets applicable accreditation standards.
- Keep relevant demographic information up to date when personal or professional status changes.
- Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines for respiratory therapist staff.
- Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and service documentation, including information required by third-party payors.
- Work with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote home respiratory services to referral sources.
- Ensure equipment operates properly, accurately, and safely before installation.
- Be available for patient contact and respond to patient needs.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists in the area.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, PCCs, and other departments to complete tasks.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
