Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary


The Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care and clinical support to patients in a home-based setting. This role involves the delivery, setup, and maintenance of life-sustaining respiratory equipment, as well as providing essential education to patients and their caregivers to ensure safe and effective treatment.


Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site setup of respiratory equipment, including home ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and nebulizers. Provide comprehensive training to patients and caregivers on equipment use and safety.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' respiratory needs and response to therapy. Develop and update clinical plans of care in coordination with prescribing physicians.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform functional checks on a variety of complex respiratory devices. Ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, including patient assessments, billing information, and physician orders.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 emergency clinical assistance and equipment troubleshooting for patients.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations, as well as internal policies regarding patient care and safety (including HIPAA and FDA guidelines).

Qualifications

• Virginia RRT or CRT
• 2 year college associate?s degree
• Strong bedside manner
• Ability to operate independently and set their own schedule
• Previous home health or DME equipment setup experience is highly preferred

Additional Requirements

• On-call: Available to field after-hours calls from clients on a rotating monthly basis
• Company car, phone, gas card, and EZPass provided
• On-call stipend: $400/week plus hourly rate and OT if site visits required

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.