Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Position

Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Position

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/BIPAP

Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or supplies.

Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment.

Perform 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 reports.

Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients.

Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis.

Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution.

Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels.

Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Must comply 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 actions.

Other duties as assigned

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service and people skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Must be able to maintain confidentiality