Respiratory Therapist

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high quality respiratory care through demonstration of knowledge and application of HHN, CPAP, BiPAP, Apnea Monitoring, Aerosol Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation to patients in the alternative care setting. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will communicate when appropriate any concerns regarding care provided to those allied health professionals and physicians involved in the care of the patient. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will also complete all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patient education on the proper use and maintenance of all home respiratory care equipment.
• Complete routine and emergent home visits to address compliance and education concerns.
• Conduct phone calls to patients, referrals sources and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Complies with patient care and documentation procedures to ensure patient protection and safety.
• Monitor patients for compliance with physician prescription and understanding of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for provision of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Skills: Good clinical evaluation skills. Mechanical aptitude required. Computer aptitude required.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Promotes positive working relationships among co-workers through expressions of appreciation to others for the work they do. Works in harmony and with a spirit of cooperation with physicians and the general public. Disciplined to actively listen to customer's needs and takes responsibility to address those needs and thrives in a fast paced work environment.

Physical Effort: Medium-heavy lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.