RESPIRATORY THERAPIST- MIDVALE, UT

About the role

At Accendra Health, we help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. This role plays a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.

Job Summary

Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs. Salary range $35.00–$39.00 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
• Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Inspections and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Aid with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Hold a current CPR Certification.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year related experience is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
• Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use electronic hand held device, Microsoft Office programs, Basic printing/faxing/scanning.
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable).
• May be required to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
• Moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
• Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

Teammate Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs