Respiratory Therapist - Per-Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate Patient Care While Achieving Work-Life Balance!

Are you ready to step away from the high-pressure hospital environment and into a rewarding career where you can prioritize patient care and enjoy a better work-life balance?

At Health System Services (HSS), we understand the challenges of the fast-paced healthcare world and offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your personal time. Join us as a Respiratory Therapist and become part of a compassionate team driven by our E.P.I.C. values— E mpathy, P assion, I ntegrity, and C ommitment.

This per-diem role offers a fulfilling mix of hands-on care and patient education, helping individuals manage their respiratory health while allowing you the flexibility to focus on what matters most to you.

About the Position

• Set patients up on CPAP, BIPAP, and NHV therapy in office and in their homes.
• Conduct ventilation checks, oxygen titration/evaluation for O2 patients on conserving devices and POC’s.
• Provide instruction on use of equipment and education on respiratory disease state.
• Set up neonatal to adult patients on ventilators and performing monthly service checks while coordinating with local hospitals and referrals.
• Schedule all patient equipment set ups, follow ups, mask refits, etc.
• Keep detailed call logs of all phone communication, phone call attempts, and scheduled appointments.
• Instruct patients thoroughly on use of all Respiratory Equipment.
• Enter patient data into CPAP compliance tracking program.
• Follow up on patient progress, work to increase patient compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.

What You Have to Offer

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, required.
• Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Friendly, warm personality.
• One year in DME, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Schedule

• $34.00 - $40.00 per hour, dependent on experience and location
• Per-Diem, we work with your schedule!

Locations

• Buffalo, Jamestown, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Mid-Hudson areas