Full Time Respiratory Therapist - Fairfield
About The Position
SuperCare Health is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The company's mission is to improve the lives of those with chronic care diseases by providing solutions to customers. This role offers the chance to reach dreams by helping serve the healthcare needs of a growing patient population, where hard work is satisfying. The Respiratory Therapist 1 is responsible for patients with respiratory and respiratory-related equipment, including assessment of patient needs, selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and services, and maintaining documentation. This role applies to new hires for a minimum of 1 year, with potential transition to RT-2 after 1 year based on clinical leadership discretion and employee performance.
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 patient's physician on changes in patient's condition or needs and carries out adjustment 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 to date on all products.
- Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment.
Benefits
- 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
Associate degree
