Respiratory Therapist​/Nurse; PRN

About Rotech

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment ech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states.

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We are seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You’ll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating your findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.

PRN positions (Per Diem/Paid Per Set-Up):
As a Rotech employee you would be able to create your own schedule by accepting the number of set‑ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set‑up which ranges from $5.00 - $100.00 per service.

• Maintain a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Provide initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
• Provide in-home visits to patients per Rotech’s policy and procedure
• Conduct patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order. Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
  • Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)
  • Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
  • Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
• Provide patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:
  • Respiratory equipment use and maintenance
  • Physician’s prescription for equipment
  • Importance of compliance with physician’s prescription
  • Benefits of therapy
  • Potential consequences of noncompliance
  • Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
• Set up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
  • Invasive Ventilator
  • Noninvasive Ventilator
  • Infant Monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Monitor ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
  • Invasive Ventilator
  • Noninvasive Ventilator
  • Infant Monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Maintain documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures
• Assume on‑call responsibilities for phone consultations during non‑business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
• Support orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
• Perform other duties as required by state licensure law
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company‑wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
• Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
• Home respiratory care experience…