Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Key Benefit Package Options

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retail Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Job Functions

• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
• This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.
• Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers.
• Affords assistance to the facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
• Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.
• Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
• Affords assessment for patient’s respiratory needs. Assesses oxygen saturation and uses of pulse ox. Is capable of assessing ventilator patients and works with ventilator.
• Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
• Might participate in a wide variety of special projects.
• Solves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Vent Certified, preferred.
• Experience: One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.