Respiratory Therapist - FT Days

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. General work times are 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Monday through Friday with rotating on call weekends. THIS IS FOR A NEW LOCATION IN NEBRASKA CITY, NE

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

In this role, you will provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories:

• Ventilators
• Nebulizers and respiratory medications
• Percussion Vests
• Suction Equipment
• Cough Assist Machine
• Aerosol air compressors
• Oxygen delivery systems
• CPAP/BIPAP

Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or supplies

Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment

Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports

Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients

Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis

Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution

Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels

Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities of the Respiratory Therapist

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Education and Qualifications of the Respiratory Therapist

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insurable
• Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license