Respiratory Therapist Homecare

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to VITAS patients so that the quality of life might be enhanced.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen.
• Provides input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.
• Participates as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides educational programs for VITAS staff members.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required.
• CRTT: minimum two years experience with at least one year acute care and one year home care field experience.
• Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen.
• Education: Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists.
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) – CRTT minimum; RRT preferred.
• Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable.