Respiratory Therapist - RRT CRT or RN

Avenue Mori Medical Equipment Inc•Lubbock, TX

18d

About The Position

AMME is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RRT, CRT, or RN) to provide clinical patient services and support within a location. The role includes patient assessments, in-home and location visits, patient education, and setup and monitoring of highly technical respiratory equipment, including invasive and noninvasive ventilators and infant monitors. The therapist also maintains service documentation and may support staff orientation and training. On-call assignments and occasional alternative schedules to accommodate clinics may be required.

Requirements

Must be licensed in the primary state of the home office and may be required to obtain licenses in neighboring states.
Must hold credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); other medical credentials such as RN may be acceptable depending on state licensure laws.
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) as required by state law; if state law does not require them, maintain at least 4 CEUs per year.
Demonstrate deductive problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, self-motivation, and the ability to multitask.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English with physicians, location employees, and patients.
Read and interpret written directions and instructions in English and interpret instructions across different communication mediums.
Maintain a helpful, knowledgeable, polite, and positive attitude, with urgency and responsiveness to physicians, employees, and patients.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Complete a company-wide background investigation and, when applicable, a drug screen as conditions of employment.
Have a valid driver's license in the state of residence and a clean driving record when applicable.

Nice To Haves

A degree in respiratory therapy or a related science.
Completion of an accredited respiratory care program or degree.
RRT or CRT credentials.
Home respiratory care experience.
Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME).
Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending on state licensure laws.

Responsibilities

Be available for on-call assignments as needed.
Document all services and work performed according to AMME policies and procedures.
Conduct in-home and location visits with patients.
Provide Sleep Central Clinics for patients where applicable.
Support orientation and training of other personnel as directed by the Location Manager.
Perform other duties required by state licensure law or assigned by the Location Manager.
Assess patients verbally or physically and conduct diagnostics such as oximetry and sleep screenings.
Determine whether a standing order exists for each patient and, if not, work with sales to obtain one.
Schedule and complete patient visits according to procedure, ensuring visits are not overdue.
Evaluate patients and complete all applicable sections of the patient CVR.
Educate patients about respiratory equipment use, maintenance and safety, potential consequences of noncompliance, and potential adverse reactions or side effects of therapy.
Set up highly technical respiratory equipment and monitor its ongoing function, including invasive ventilators, noninvasive ventilators, and infant monitors.
Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care based on patient assessments.
Review patient charts and assess compliance with company policies and procedures.