Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Therapy

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to patients at the appropriate location, including ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Clinical contact with physicians, referred contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care for home respiratory therapist services.
• Maintenance of records, including charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed) and ensure compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
• Ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Oversee all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines pertaining to staff respiratory therapists.
• Orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills and adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Work with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensure proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
• Work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s, and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed and assist with patient follow-up (Sleep Coach) tasks as required.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

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

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This job requires the employee to visit patient homes and/or facilities for the setup and service of medical devices.

Requirements

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice is required (if applicable).

Schedule

While work hours may vary week to week, you will generally be expected to be available for work during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.