Respiratory Therapist - RRT CRT or RN

Description

We are seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT / RN) to join the AMME team. This position is responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Available for on-call assignments as needed
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per AMME'S policies and procedures
• Provides in-home and location visits with patients
• Provides Sleep Central Clinics (where applicable) for patients
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Location Manager
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Location Manager Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:

       a) Verbal or physical assessment

       b) Diagnostics (e.g., oximetry, sleep screenings, etc.)

       c) Determines whether Standing Order exists for each patient; and if not, works with sales to obtain

       d) Visits are scheduled on me; visits are not overdue; visits patient per procedure

       e) Evaluates patient and completes all applicable sections of the patient CVR

• Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:

      a) Respiratory equipment use, maintenance and safety

      b) Potential consequences of noncompliance

      c) Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy

• Sets up all and monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment; a) Invasive ventilator, Noninvasive ventilator and/or Infant monitor

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)

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office and may be required to obtain license in neighboring states
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist , Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); RRT/CRT is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws
• Home respiratory care experience is preferred
• Maintain CEUs as required by state law, and if not required by state law, then maintain a minimum of 4 CEUs per year
• Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Deductive problem solving skills
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessment
• Multi -task along with attention to detail
• Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English
• Review patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech’s policies and procedures
• Self-motivation, organized, me-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patients
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Available for on-call assignments as needed
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or 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 or listening 

Machines, Equipment, and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication 
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher, Access, etc.
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer

Work Environment

• Office and warehou