Part-Time Respiratory Therapist

Medical Service Company•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Responsible for assessing customers’ respiratory needs and selecting, instructing on, and troubleshooting appropriate equipment and services. The role works with customers, families, caregivers, physicians, and other health care agencies to provide respiratory equipment and care. It reports to the Director or HUB Manager.

Requirements

Current Respiratory Therapist license in good standing in the state local to the requisition.
Current NBRC credential(s) required for the position, which must be maintained.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested.
Thorough knowledge and skill in the respiratory care field.
Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry changes.
Excellent oral and written communication, telephone, and customer-relations skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work as a team player.
Normal office and clerical motor skills, along with extensive computer and telephone use.
Valid driver’s license; driving could be required.

Responsibilities

Documents orders for respiratory equipment and services from referral sources, physicians, customers, family members, or caregivers.
Obtains additional information or authorization when a referral comes from someone other than the physician.
Assesses customer needs and determines appropriate equipment or services, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process.
Acts as a liaison among the company, customer, family, caregiver, physician, and other health care agencies and staff involved in the case.
Instructs customers in the proper use and care of equipment according to written policies and procedures.
Educates oxygen patients about their disease process and the purpose and benefits of oxygen therapy to support compliance with physician orders.
Communicates changes in customer condition or needs to the physician and carries out adjustments to the customer’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
Completes respiratory customer paperwork, including Plans of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms, assessments, and discharge plans, as needed per policy.