Respiratory Therapist

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
* 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* The anticipated salary range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00 USD hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
* This position follows a standard schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; however, flexibility is available for this role to accommodate individual needs and support work-life balance.
** ABOUT THE COMPANY
** Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients  are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients.
Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.
** JOB SUMMARY
** Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
* Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
* Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
* May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
* Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
* Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
* Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
* Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
* Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
* Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
* Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
* Performs other duties as required.
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
* ** N/A
** MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Meets company minimum standard of Background Check
** Education and/or Experience
*** Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
** Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
*** Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
* Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
* Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
* Hold a current CPR Certification.
* Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
** SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
*** Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Ability to multi-task effectively.
* Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically
* Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
** Computer Skills
*** Ability to use electronic hand held device
* Microsoft Office programs
* Basic printing/faxing/scanning
** Language Skills
*** English (reading, writing, verbal)
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
**** Education and/or Experience
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