Clinical Respiratory Therapist

ABOUT US:

Shalom Ministries, located in Northwest Ohio, was created in 1998, and is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization operated by a board of directors from area churches, members at large and business leaders.

Shalom meets the BBB 20 ethical standards for accredited charities.

Shalom’s Mission is to provide Christ-Centered, results oriented, professional counseling and mediation to all people.

Shalom’s Vision: Shalom Counseling and Mediation Center offers to individuals, families and their communities healing and reconciliation that integrates mind, body and spirit.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receives and documents the order for equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, client, family member or caregiver.
• Assesses the need of the client and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those need involving the client, family and/or caregiver in the selection process.
• Collects additional information and authorizations as needed for patient account purposes.
• Provides instruction and on the proper us and care of equipment according to the written policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the client’s physician any changes in the client’s condition and/or needs and modifies client’s Plan of Care as instructed if applicable.
• Tracks and maintains follow up on preventative maintenance and scheduled visits for respiratory therapy equipment assigned to clients.
• Assists with scheduled visits of clients receiving respiratory follow up as needed.
• Rotates on call with other clinicians as needed.
• Completes client paperwork as assigned, including but not limited to the Plan of Care and assessments.
• Documents, dates, and initials all communication with client, family, caregiver, referral source, or physician in client chart or system in a detailed manner.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and the client, family, caregiver, physician, and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case pertaining to patient care issues only, not patient account issues which are the responsibility of Mountaineer Home Medical’s Director/Chief Operating Officer.
• Conducts, participates and attend educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, clients, families, care givers, physicians, and interested community member on areas of need.
• Provides client continuity of care by assisting with referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Develops and implements discharge plans for agency clients.
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education for licensure purposes.
• Is knowledgeable of third party reimbursement, criteria services, billing, client paperwork and equipment offered however, is responsible for directing all issues to Director.
• Provides client orientation and instruction of the proper use, maintenance, and safety of equipment, when necessary and insures that staff is trained in same as needed.
• Supports the efficient operation of the organization by informing the Director of areas of concern and problems to be resolved, whether they involve vendors, equipment, referral sources, clients, physicians, etc.
• Promotes or markets the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Maintains a neat, clean, properly uniformed, professional appearance at all times.
• Promote teamwork amount co-workers which include assisting other staff, as needed.
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when dealing with clients.
• Assumes other duties, within the scope of training, as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources
• Training & Development