Job description
The Respiratory Therapy Clinician works in the CPAP/BIPAP compliance department for DHS.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum of Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) credentials; Bachelor or Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials desirable. Licensed Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Polysomnographer and/or Sleep Technician credentials are also acceptable.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner, RN, LPN/LVN license(s), etc. in State(s) where practicing.
- Previous clinical/sleep lab experience required, and preferably home medical equipment/homecare previous experience.
- Current State Driver’s license and safe driving record is necessary.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented and be capable of working independently.
- Must have the ability to deal with customers in a pleasant, patient and effective manner.
- Strong communications skills are required, and the ability to make independent decisions is necessary.
- Computer skills necessary (keyboarding, use of emailed communication, etc.).
- Must maintain all State-required continuing education credits for continued clinical licensure (e.g., For Pennsylvania for licensed respiratory care practitioners – 20 credit hours every two years (may increase to 30 credit hours in 2013-2014); refer to individual State CEU requirements for nursing licensure and for other State(s)’ CEU requirements for respiratory care and other practitioners). Note: Only individuals with CRT, RRT, LPN or RN credentials are permitted to perform oxygen patient evaluations and responsibilities related to oxygen delivery systems.
Essential Job Functions:
- Is knowledgeable of all Positive Airway Pressure devices and associated equipment (e.g., CPAP/Bi-Level equipment). Performs proper mask fittings and determines appropriate interfaces for patients
- Properly educates and instructs patients and their caregivers on all respiratory-related equipment and supplies (nebulizers etc.), including troubleshooting and safety procedures.
- Is knowledgeable of all home oxygen delivery systems, and assists in determination of appropriate delivery systems for individual patients, meeting their clinical and physical needs.
- Completes plans of care for all respiratory patients and makes appropriate updates and revisions with changes, as applicable.
- Communicates with physicians/prescribers regarding patient care and orders, complications and recommendations.
- As applicable, performs assessments and other activities related to COPD disease management program.
- Properly performs respiratory assessments, including pulse oximetry testing and other respiratory-related assessments (spot-checks, conserving device evaluations, pulse, shortness of breath, etc.), as prescribed by physician.
- Provides on-call coverage to meet all emergency respiratory-related needs.
- Has strong knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system and various types of sleep apnea conditions.
- Is knowledgeable of industry/insurance guidelines regarding oxygen and sleep, including AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Coordinates and schedules patient clinical visits and follow-up contacts in a timely fashion.
- Participation in continuing education, such as Company-required in-service education, educational workshops and/or industry-sponsored educational workshops, self-development seminars on management and leadership, as directed by supervisor and/or Senior Management , and as applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating shift
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CRT or RRT credentials (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road