RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Apria Healthcare-posted 13 days ago
$28 - $31/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Merrillville, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
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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. JOB SUMMARY Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.

  • Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
  • Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
  • Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
  • Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
  • May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
  • Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
  • 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 websites for certain respiratory equipment
  • Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, 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.
  • Meets company minimum standard of Background Check
  • Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
  • Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
  • Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
  • Hold a current CPR Certification.
  • 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)
  • At least one year related experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
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