Respiratory Therapist - Sleep
VieMed Healthcare · Lafayette, LA · Today
HealthcareFull-time
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Must have RT License
- Must have high speed internet