Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen therapy, 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 delivers high‑quality medical products, services, and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states.

• Provide clinical patient services and support within the location.
• Assume on‑call responsibilities for phone consultations during non‑business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy.
• Adjust ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures.
• Conduct patient assessments per Rotech's policy, procedure, and the physician's order.
• Maintain a complete listing of all current respiratory patients.
• Maintain documentation of all services provided and all work performed.
• Monitor ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment.
• Provide in‑home visits to patients.
• Provide initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients.
• Provide patient education as applicable.
• Set up all highly technical respiratory equipment.
• Support orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager.
• In some locations, RTs may need to be on call and drive a company vehicle.
• Work cooperatively with others, deal politely with patients and referral sources, manage several tasks at once.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Some travel via automobile required to patient's home and meetings.

Employment is contingent on:

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

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 (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws.
• Must be licensed in the 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 preferred.
• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science preferred.
• One year of related work experience preferred.

Skills and

Competencies:

• 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 along with attention to detail.
• Self‑motivation, organized, time‑management and deductive problem‑solving skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities:

• Email transmission and communication.
• Internet navigation and research.
• Microsoft applications;
  Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer/tablet.

• Lift and carry office equipment at times.
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork.
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens.
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment.
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening.
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy, including medical evaluation and fit testing compliance, annual recertification, and maintaining a clean‑shaven face for mask seal.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Overtime pay for non‑exempt hourly positions based on business needs.
• Commission for Account…