Respiratory Therapist - Sleep

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program
• Responsible for the installation/setup of respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment
• Responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
• 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 therapy services
• Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation
• 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 team members (other RTs, PCC's and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Competencies

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

Requirements

• Must have RT License
• Must have high speed internet

Work Environment

Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.

Schedule

Normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.