Respiratory Therapist

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 2354

# of Openings: 1

• Competitive Pay
• HSA Account w/Company Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Company provided Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Social Recognition Program
• Employee Engagement Opportunities
• CALM App
• 401k (with a matching program) / Roth IRA
• Company Discounts
• Payactiv/On-Demand Pay
• Paid vacation, Sick Days, YOU (Mental Health) Days and Holidays

Position Overview

Responsible of assessment of customer respiratory needs and the selection, instruction and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet those needs.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver. Collects additional information and/or authorization if referral is from other than the physician.
• Assesses the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and the customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff on the case.
• Instructs customer in the proper use and care of the equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment. Educates oxygen patients on their disease process and purpose/benefit of oxygen therapy as part of their treatment to help improve compliance to physician orders.
• Communicates with the customer’s physician on changes in the customer’s condition and/or needs and carries out adjustment to the customer’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
• Completes customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers as needed per policy.

Qualifications

Education

• Proof of a current Respiratory Therapist license, in good standing, in the State local to the requisition.
• Must hold and maintain current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential(s) as required for the position.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Physical Requirements

• Have a willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested.
• Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.
• Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry change.
• Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (a team player).
• Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage.