Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

About the role

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing home medical equipment, including ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and more. We empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home through our model of care, which ensures patients receive quality care tailored to their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
• Performs in-home visits to patients per Rotech’s policy and procedure
• Conducts patient assessments per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order
• Verbal and physical assessments, diagnostics, and patient education as applicable
• Sets up and monitors the ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
• Adjusts ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
• Licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Sits, walks, stands, talks and listens
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

Annual Recertification

• Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines