Respiratory Therapist - FT Days

Job Description

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. General work times are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating on call weekends.  THIS IS FOR A NEW LOCATION IN NEBRASKA CITY, NERESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):In this role, you will provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories:-Ventilators-Nebulizers and respiratory medications-Percussion Vests-Suction Equipment-Cough Assist Machine-Aerosol air compressors-Oxygen delivery systems-CPAP/BIPAPProvide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or suppliesDevelop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipmentPerform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reportsMaintain home care records on all respiratory patientsEnsure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosisCommunicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolutionAssist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levelsMaintains patient confidence by keeping information confidentialMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsProtects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocolsComplies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actionsOther duties as assignedSKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent customer service and people skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsMust be able to maintain confidentialityEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license and ability to be insurableValid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license