Respiratory Therapist; PRN

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Rotech Healthcare Inc. is more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively.

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We are seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to educate, train, and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment.

• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients.
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure.
• Provides in‑home visits to patients per Rotech’s policy and procedure.
• Conducts patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order.
• Establishes a patient assessment that 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)
• Provides patient education as applicable. Topics may include but are 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 or side effects from therapy
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment:
  • Invasive ventilator
  • Non‑invasive ventilator
  • Infant monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment:
  • Invasive ventilator
  • Non‑invasive ventilator
  • Infant monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures.
• Assumes on‑call responsibilities for phone consultations during non‑business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy.
• Adjusts ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures.
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager.
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) preferred; other medical credentials may be acceptable 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.

• 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 preferred.
• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science preferred.
• One year of related work experience preferred.

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written.
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non‑verbal, written, listening and visual).
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information.
• Multi‑task…