RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Apria Healthcare•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Accendra Health, through its Apria Healthcare brand, provides home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help patients improve their quality of life at home. The Respiratory Therapist assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs, providing respiratory care and support in patients’ homes and other settings. The role includes instructing patients and caregivers on equipment use and respiratory care procedures, assessing patients, operating and inspecting respiratory equipment, and maintaining patient records and equipment-monitoring data. The therapist follows up with patients, consults with referring physicians, participates in education and training, and may perform on-call duties. The position requires travel for patient home visits and safe operation of a personal vehicle in varied conditions. The work may involve entering patient homes, accompanying deliveries, handling equipment, using personal protective equipment, and exposure to varied noise, weather, temperatures, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other conditions. Some equipment may weigh up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Meet the company’s minimum background-check standard.
Hold a valid, current driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with Apria policy; personal vehicle use is required for patient home visits.
Hold NBRC registration or certification.
Hold a current RCP license in the state(s) of practice if required by the state(s).
Hold current CPR certification.
Maintain all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Be able to multitask effectively.
Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
Successfully complete Apria’s respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
Be able to use an electronic handheld device, Microsoft Office programs, and basic printing, faxing, and scanning functions.
Have English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Meet the physical requirements, including use of hands and arms, stooping, kneeling or crouching, talking and hearing, and possible lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds.
Be able to travel by plane and automobile, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience.
Bilingual reading, writing, and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Instruct patients and/or caregivers in the proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures, and ensure they can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
Perform clinical assessments and tests, including pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
Conduct routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
Perform on-call duties as needed.
Provide and operate respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
Inspect and test equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Prepare and maintain patient records containing pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation.
Enter accurate data on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
Consult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
Participate in ongoing education and training regarding respiratory patient care.
Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Travel to patient home visits using a personal vehicle and safely operate a motor vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions.