Respiratory Therapist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapist services.
• Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed).
• Ensures that vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
• Responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
• Responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
• Will work with fellow RTs in the area on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to insure tasks completed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Presentation Skills

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Education And Experience

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.