Respiratory Therapist (Home Care)

Respiratory Home Care Therapist

All Saints Home Medical

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Job Summary: Set-up and educate patients, family members, and care givers in the proper use and care of respiratory equipment that is used in the home setting. Must complete written reports of care and provide documentation for appropriate DME billing.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License. A valid driver's license and a Motor Vehicle Report that meets SFHS guidelines are required. CPR certification.

Work Experience: 1 - 2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to lift and move oxygen concentrators (approximately 50 pounds) and other home care equipment into delivery vans and patient homes. Ability to participate in the company on-call services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Set up and educate customers in the proper use and care of respiratory and home medical equipment in a home setting to include completing written patient visit reports following set-up and follow-up visits as required. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of: (1) Current HME products and services offered by the Company, and (2) all applicable governmental regulations. Maintain home O2, ventilator, BiPap S/T and aerosol systems through regularly scheduled visits. Maintain a good working relationships with all referral sources, such as social workers, Physicians, nurses and other respiratory therapists, in the interest of providing the highest quality of service for our patients. Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours and assist in resolving customer equipment problems under emergency conditions. Process all orders in a timely, accurate manner and develop basic reimbursement knowledge and completely document all information required to ensure reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products and services. Comply with all applicable Company policies and procedures to include assisting in quality improvement to meet SFHS, Company and TJC standards. Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134

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