Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care.

This position is at our new Old Mill Location. The general work times are 10 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) :

In this role, you will provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories :

• Ventilators
• Nebulizers and respiratory medications
• Percussion Vests
• Suction Equipment
• Cough Assist Machine
• Aerosol air compressors
• Oxygen delivery systems
• CPAP / BIPAP
• Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment, or supplies
• Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and mail.

Studies include ventilator compliance / therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP / BIPAP compliance / therapy reports

• Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients
• Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMNs, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis
• Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification / solving, and patient question resolution
• Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insurable
• Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license

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