Registered Respiratory Therapist I Outpatient

Bonus:
Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

 

Benefits:
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
• Free access to fitness centers
• Career advancement opportunities

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Job Overview:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the day-to-day respiratory care services and therapy.  Daily responsibilities include Respiratory Therapy training instruction to Deaconess Home Medical Equipment or its subsidiaries (hereafter HME) clients, working with the HME staff to ensure quality patient care and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies. This position reports to the HME Sleep Services Supervisor and subject to duties as assigned by Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist.

 

Job duties include the following, other duties may be assigned

 

• Patient assessment and applicable vitals. Perform spirometry and Feno testing.  These tasks involve the use of equipment to measure and monitor patients.
• Assist physicians with skin testing, clinical, food and medication challenges
• Assisting with management of anaphylaxis/systemic reactions as they occur in the department
• Immunotherapy mixing and injections
• Biologic therapy
• Competency training and MDI Coverage review
• Perform patient education including inhaler teaching technique, asthma education and action plan, smoking cessation education
• Maintain and document calibration of all equipment in accordance with departmental policy and manufacturer guidelines/recommendations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and acquiring data programs when needed.
• Support nursing leads and collaborate with physicians, nurses and office manager to improve clinical outcomes for allergy and asthma patients.

 

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

Graduate of Accredited College/University Respiratory Therapy School.  Minimum of two years experience in a home respiratory therapy program desired.  Ability to increase knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis codes, Medicare HCPC codes, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement knowledge required.

 

Preferred Certification/License/Experience:

• RCP License on IPLA
• RRT on NBRC

 

Other Key Words: Respiratory // Outpatient

Campus: DC Allergy East

Shift: 8-hour shifts. 

Hours: Part Time