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. #J-18808-Ljbffr