Respiratory Homecare Therapist

About the role

This position is part-time, 2 days per week, based in our White River Junction, VT office. Reliable Respiratory is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company providing the highest quality service for patients needing respiratory, diabetes, urology, and maternity support. Equipment includes CPAPs, BiPAPs, AutoPAPs, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, ventilators, CGM devices, insulin pumps, and breast pumps. The Respiratory Homecare Therapist delivers, sets up, and maintains specialized respiratory and other equipment, provides telehealth and onsite instruction, conducts follow-ups, maintains patient records, consults with physicians, and participates in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide telehealth instruction to patients and/or caregivers on proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures
• Provide onsite instruction to patients and/or caregivers as needed on proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures
• Provide virtual follow-ups for patients and/or caregivers on proper use of equipment and respiratory care procedures
• Perform onsite follow-ups on patients when appropriate
• Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation
• Consult with referring physician when appropriate regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and Plan of Care
• Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
• Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders as indicated by their individual care plan
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs as indicated
• Provide education to patients with oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, and other respiratory equipment for complex respiratory diagnoses (excluding ventilators)
• Perform and assist patients with the following equipment/therapy:
  • 50 PSI Compressor
  • BiWaze Cough System
  • Luna G3 PAP and ResMed APAP
  • Luna 3B BPAP and ResMed BPAP
  • Mask Fitting
  • Oxygen Concentrators and Regulators
  • Pediatrics
  • ResMed ASV
  • ResMed Aircurve ST and Luna ST
  • ResMed ST-A (with iVAPs)
  • Suction
• Perform testing and preventive maintenance on respiratory equipment in patients’ residences
• Instruct patients, caregivers, physicians, and physicians’ staff on proper use of respiratory equipment and necessary cleaning requirements
• Serve as liaison between patient and other members of the health care team when required
• Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
• Deliver/pick up equipment and/or supplies to patients’ homes as necessary
• Contact physician and/or necessary health care team member regarding orders, complications, and recommendations
• Evaluate respiratory equipment for home use
• Participate in mandatory in-services and other trainings as scheduled
• Keep all financial and patient information confidential, in accordance with company mandate and HIPAA security standards
• Complete patient files and paperwork as per current policies
• Regular rotation for on-call services with expectation of answering any on-call within 15 minutes or less and responding physically to emergencies within the assigned service area as quickly as possible

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring work authorization now or in the future
• Valid and current driver’s license from state of residence
• At least 3 years verifiable driving experience
• No more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents on driving record within the past 3 years
• No misdemeanor conviction relating to operation of a motor vehicle where convicted or released from incarceration within the past 3 years (except first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, affray, or disturbance of the peace) and no felony convictions
• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy degree program with associate degree (AS, AAS) or bachelor's degree (BS) and appropriate licensure
• Currently licensed and in good standing with the Licensure Board of Registration of the state of practice
• Possess RRT, RCP, or CRTT credentials
• Valid state Respiratory Care license(s)

Skills

• Effective and professional verbal and written communication abilities
• Great customer service skills
• Professional computer experience (especially Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to work independently to investigate and make decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete work amidst interruptions in a busy work area
• Ability to comply with guidelines both internal and industry-imposed
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Dependability
• Ethics
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Skills
• Customer Service
• Result Driven

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; place, detect, inspect, position equipment or other elements of assigned tasks; communicate, exchange information, and converse with patients, vendors, coworkers. Occasionally required to move, traverse, ascend/descend, balance, or position self to complete assigned tasks. Must regularly exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or significant force to move, position, transport, install objects. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Frequently exposed to cleaning product fumes and dust; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise level usually moderate to loud. Possible occasional exposure to body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens. Possible exposure to hazardous materials including liquid or gaseous oxygen.

Direct Reports: None