Respiratory Therapist - Sleep

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program.

• Responsible for the installation/setup of respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
• Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
• Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management.
• Presentation Skills.

Requirements

• Must have RT License
• Must have high speed internet

Work Environment

• Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.

Work Hours

You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m.

– 5:00 p. m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.