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- Competitive Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA Account w/Company Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Company provided Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- 401k (with a matching program) / Roth IRA
- Company Discounts
- PayActive/On-Demand Pay
- Paid vacation, Sick Days, You Days and Holidays
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment of customer respiratory needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet the patient's needs.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver. Collects additional information and/or authorization if referral is from other than the physician.
- Assesses the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process. Acts as a liaison between the company and the customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff on the case.
- Instructs customer in the proper use and care of the equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment. Educates oxygen patients on their disease process and purpose/benefit of oxygen therapy as part of their treatment to help improve compliance to physician orders.
- Communicates with the customer’s physician on changes in the customer’s condition and/or needs and carries out adjustment to the customer’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
- Completes customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers as needed per policy.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program and licensed practitioner.
- Two-year hospital based respiratory care and one-year home care experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.
- Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry change.
- Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (a team player).
- Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage.
- Must be able to perform extensive driving as required for the position
- Must possess a valid driver’s license