Sleep Technician RPSGT

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/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home 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.
• 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.

Competencies

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

Work Environment

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

Work Hours

• You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.