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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Sleep Management, LLCLincoln, NE, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.

  • Responsible for the installation / delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
  • Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d / b / a VieMed for home respiratory therapist services.
  • Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
  • Is responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management / VieMed assets and supplies.
  • Is responsible for vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d / b / a VieMed).
  • Ensures that vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
  • Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
  • Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
  • Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
  • Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
  • Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
  • Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
  • Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
  • Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
  • Will work with fellow RTs in the area on a rotating on-call schedule.
  • Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to insure tasks completed.
  • Other duties / projects as assigned.

Competencies

  • Technical Capacity.
  • Customer / Client Focus.
  • Communication Proficiency.
  • Initiative.
  • Collaboration.
  • Financial Management.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • EE must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
  • EE must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Work Environment

  • This job will require the employee to go into patient homes to set-up and service medical devices.
  • Education and Experience

  • Medical or respiratory experience.
  • A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    Respiratory Therapist • Lincoln, NE, US