Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
“Improving the lives of those with chronic care diseases while providing solutions to our customers.' Looking for a new opportunity? At SuperCare Health you have the chance to reach your dreams by helping us in serving the healthcare needs of our ever-growing patient population. Matching passion with careers, here hard work has never been so satisfying. Sign On Bonus Essential Duties: The Respiratory Therapist 1 is responsible for patients with respiratory and respiratory-related equipment. The RT-1 as the responsibility of the assessment of the patient needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and or service provided to meet those needs; maintaining appropriate documentation. 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.
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
Responsibilities
- Receives and documents the order for respiratory equipment and or services from the 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 the written policies and procedures for the patient, family, and or caregiver.
- Communicates with the patients physician on changes in patients condition or needs and carries out adjustment to the patients 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
- Follow 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
- Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies
- To remain knowledgeable 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
