Respiratory Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a licensed Respiratory Therapist who is seeking their next exciting opportunity in a complex and ever-evolving work environment. In this role, you will be responsible for assessment of patient/client needs for equipment and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet those needs. Employees hired into this position must be comfortable with providing in home patient care, as needed.

We are on the hunt for someone authentic who enjoys working with a fun, creative and diverse group of people. If you are passionate about patient care and take initiative to dive right in and help out where needed, we would like to talk to you!

Here at Total Respiratory, we are a fast-growing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company that provides a wide variety of respiratory equipment, such as CPAPs/BiPAPs, oxygen concentrators, and other respiratory equipment. Total Respiratory has been the best source for respiratory medical supplies and equipment because of our superior commitment to providing our patients with the absolute best in product quality and customer care.

Our highly trained staff help make the best choices for patient needs, while providing friendly service and expert advice. Every effort is made to ensure the patient experience is as pleasant and efficient as possible. Total Respiratory’s mission is to meet the respiratory needs of our patients by providing the highest quality respiratory equipment, supplies, and customer service. We ensure that members of our team receive ongoing education and training so that they are knowledgeable about the latest home health care technology and provide care with the highest quality service.

• Receive and document the orders for equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, patient/client, family member, or caregiver.
• COMPLIANCE:
  Patient care staff are responsible for maintaining compliance tasks daily (e.g., patient utilization, improvement, check ins/follow ups, documentation, resolution, task lists, etc.).
• Provide administrative support as needed, including handling paperwork, filing, and managing correspondence; addressing client complaints or concerns and escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Train and assist with overall daily operations of Respiratory Therapy including vents, intake, coverage, and quality assurance at existing and new locations.
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with staffing coverage at various locations, when peers are out due to continued education, vacation, leave, etc.
• Collect additional information and/or authorization as needed.
• Assess the needs of the patient/client and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet the needs of the patients.
• Involve the patient/client and/or family, caregiver in the selection process.
• Instruct patients/clients in the proper use and care of equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment.
• Communicate with the patient’s/client’s physician on changes in patient’s condition and/or needs and carry out adjustment to the patient’s/ client’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
• Rotate to various branches to support the business and patients, as business needs dictate.
• Track and maintain follow up on preventative maintenance and schedule visits for respiratory therapy equipment assigned to clients.
• Assist with scheduled visits of clients receiving oxygen therapy as needed.
• Complete patient/client accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Home assessments.
• Act as a liaison between the company and the patient/client, family, caregiver, physician, and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case.
• Conduct, participate and attend educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, patients/clients, families, care givers, physicians, and interested community members on areas of need.
• Assist with arrangement of necessary referral to community agencies or for those traveling, to assist in continuity of care.
• Develop and implement discharge plans for agency patients/clients.
• Assume full responsibility for actions, professional skills, and attitudes.
• Support the…