RT/RN Part Time Bellingham-Wa

Apria Healthcare • Bellingham, WA

265d • $23 - $39

About The Position

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Owens & Minor teammate benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after one year of service Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement. The job summary includes assisting in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs. Essential duties involve providing instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures, performing clinical assessments and tests, and ensuring patients can effectively operate and maintain equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Hold a current CPR Certification.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
• Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Ability to use electronic hand held device and Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year related experience is preferred.
• Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
• Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day.
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree