Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

SuperCare Health • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SuperCare Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on managing high-risk respiratory patients in their homes, providing solutions to customers, and improving the lives of those with chronic care diseases. The company offers a supportive environment where hard work is satisfying and provides opportunities for career growth. A sign-on bonus is offered for this position.

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited RT Care Program (licensed RCP)
• Experience as Respiratory Therapist
• Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs

Nice To Haves

• RT-1 applies to all new hires for a minimum of 1 year (exceptions will exist for those coming to SCH with sufficient homecare work experience or return employees).
• RT-1 employees will be eligible for consideration to transition to RT-2 after 1 year of employment with SuperCare Health.
• Transition to RT-2 will be based on the discretion of the Clinical Leadership and on employee performance both operationally and clinically.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patients with respiratory and respiratory-related equipment.
• Assessment of patient needs and selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or service.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Receives and documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from customer service, patient, caregiver, physician, and/or family member.
• Collects additional information and/or documentation needed from insurance or physician.
• Assesses the need of the patient and the best choice of respiratory therapy or services needed.
• Responsible for the instruction and education in the proper use and care of respiratory equipment according to written policies and procedures for the patient, family, and/or caregiver.
• Communicates with the patient's physician on changes in patient's condition or needs and carries out adjustments to the patient's Plan of Care.
• Completes patient accounts paperwork including Plan of Care-treatment/assessments.
• Acts as liaison between SuperCare Health and the patient, family, caregiver, and physician.
• Assumes full responsibility for their own actions, professional skills, and attitudes.
• Follows all policies and procedures as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follows up visit for respiratory patients and assists in continuity of care as needed and determined by policy and procedure.
• Provides 24-hour on call service, seven days a week as scheduled.
• Responsible for setting up respiratory equipment within the appointment/ETA given to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provides services for marketing department and all other departments as necessary.
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity, and patience when dealing with patients.
• Supports SuperCare Health by being loyal and informing the office of concerns and problems to be resolved.
• Understands and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies.
• To remain knowledgeable and up to date on all products.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Use of Company Vehicle (including FasTrack pass)
• Additional State Licensing - Paid
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Referral Reward Program
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree