Respiratory Therapist PRN

Coler Healthcare•Zanesville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assessing patients' respiratory conditions and developing treatment plans. Administering respiratory/sleep disordered breathing therapies. Monitoring patients' responses to therapy and adjusting treatment plans as needed. Educating patients and their families on respiratory conditions and home care.

Requirements

Must be a CRT or RRT with a valid Ohio license
Associate degree or equivalent; or two to four years of related experience
Excellent customer service skills
Valid Ohio Respiratory Therapist license
Valid Ohio driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Home care and/or DME experience preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
Administer respiratory/sleep disorder treatments as prescribed
Educate patient and caregivers on prescribed treatment
Develop patient plan of care with patient’s physician and evaluate patients’ response to therapy
Review patient medical records to assure equipment coverage requirements are met.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of (i) current HME products and services offered and (ii) all applicable governmental regulations.
Ensures that all required documentation including, but not limited to certificates of medical necessity, and assignment of benefits required for reimbursement are procured in a timely and efficient manner
Develops and maintains working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, insurance regulations, and FDA/DOT and HQAA guidelines
Participates in respiratory equipment inventory control and ordering activities; assists in receiving and stocking respiratory equipment inventory as necessary.
Provide clinical respiratory guidance to staff as needed.
Maintains a high level of satisfaction with patients, referral sources and location employees
Maintains a professional and clean working environment
Works with staff to maintain clinical programs
Other duties assigned by management.