Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High degree of integrity.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Respiratory care experience and/or home care experience in the field of respiratory care.
• Thorough knowledge and skills related to Home Medical Equipment field.
• Ability to effectively manage all respiratory products provided by the company.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people resulting in constructive working relationships.
• People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and internal staff.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, manage records, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in data collection and record-keeping.
• Customer Service Skills: Providing excellent customer service and fostering a positive client experience.
• Time Management: Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to cater to diverse customer base.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with relevant software, scheduling tools, and data entry software, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Looking for a change from the hospital setting?
• Enjoy a WEEKDAY schedule, biweekly BONUS opportunities, and a supportive culture while helping patients improve their health and quality of life.
• Employees hired into this position must be comfortable with providing in home patient care, as needed!
• This position will support a variety of Lincoln and surrounding area locations.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory and provide coverage for area branches as operational needs dictate.
• We are on the hunt for someone authentic who enjoys working with a fun, creative and diverse group of people.
• If you are passionate about patient care and take initiative to dive right in and help out where needed, we would like to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Receive and document the orders for equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, patient/client, family member, or caregiver.
• Patient care staff are responsible for maintaining compliance tasks daily (e.g., patient utilization, improvement, check ins/follow ups, documentation, resolution, task lists, etc.).
• Provide administrative support as needed, including handling paperwork, filing, and managing correspondence; addressing client complaints or concerns and escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Train and assist with overall daily operations of Respiratory Therapy including vents, intake, coverage, and quality assurance at existing and new locations.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory and provide coverage for area branches as operational needs dictate.
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with staffing coverage at various locations, when peers are out due to continued education, vacation, leave, etc...
• Collect additional information and/or authorization as needed.
• Assess the needs of the patient/client and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet the needs of the patients.
• Involve the patient/client and/or family, caregiver in the selection process.
• Instruct patients/clients in the proper use and care of equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment.
• Communicate with the patient's/client's physician on changes in patient's condition and/or needs and carry out adjustment to the patient's/client's Plan of Care/Treatment.
• Rotate to various branches to support the business and patients, as business needs dictate.
• Track and maintain follow up on preventative maintenance and schedule visits for respiratory therapy equipment assigned to clients.
• Assist with scheduled visits of clients receiving oxygen therapy as needed.
• Complete patient/client accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Home assessments.
• Act as a liaison between the company and the patient/client, family, caregiver, physician, and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case.
• Conduct, participate and attend educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, patients/clients, families, care givers, physicians, and interested community members on areas of need.
• Assist with arrangement of necessary referral to community agencies or for those traveling, to assist in continuity of care.
• Develop and implement discharge plans for agency patients/clients.
• Assume full responsibility for actions, professional skills, and attitudes.
• Support the organization by being loyal and informing the branch manager of areas of concern and problems to be resolved.
• Keep cognizant of third-party reimbursement, criteria services, billing, patient/client paperwork and equipment offered.
• Must be willing to work after normal business hours and on weekends.
• Oversee all clinical functions that are performed by the company.
• Perform all job functions with Company Mission, Vision, and Goal Statements in mind.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to take on extra tasks as necessary.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and duties and can be changed by management discretion at any time.

Benefits

• WEEKDAY schedule
• biweekly BONUS opportunities
• supportive culture
• ongoing education and training