Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Job description

About Rotech

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepageRotech.com

Overview and Responsibilities

Summary

We are seeking qualifiedRespiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You'll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating your findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.

SHIFT: 15-25hrs per week; Paid Per Service, hrs is just to track time worked for FSLA

PRN positions (Per Diem/ Paid Per Set-Up):As a Rotech employee you would be able to create your own schedule by accepting the number of set-ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set-up which ranges from$5.00 - $100.00 per service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients

Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure

Provides in-home visits to patients per Rotech's policy and procedure

Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)

Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)

Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)

Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:Respiratory equipment use and maintenance

Physician's prescription for equipment

Importance of compliance with physician's prescription

Benefits of therapy

Potential consequences of noncompliance

Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy

Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:Invasive Ventilator

Noninvasive Ventilator

Infant Monitors

Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)

Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:Invasive Ventilator

Noninvasive Ventilator

Infant Monitors

Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)

Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech's policies and procedures

Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy

Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager

Performs other duties as required by state licensure law

Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

Background investigation (company-wide)

Drug screen (when applicable for the position )

Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws

Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location

May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred

Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws

Home respiratory care experience is preferred

Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred

One year of related work experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies

Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations

Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written

Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)

Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information

Multi-task along with attention to detail

Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills

Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

Email transmission and communication

Internet navigation and research

Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel

Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

Lift and carry office equipment at times

Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork

Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens

Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment

Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening

Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing PolicyMedical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

Annual Recertification

Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information

Benefits

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Overtime pay for non-exempt positions (as applicable)

Commissionfor Account Executives

Bonus and incentive opportunities

Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives

Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement(as applicable)

Employee discount and recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services

Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs

Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs

Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs

Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations

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All positions are posted for a minimum of five (5) days and remain open until filled by a qualified applicant, generally no longer than 200 days. Thank you for your interest in Rotech Healthcare Inc.

Florida applicants - Background screening is required through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.

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