RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT)

Description

Position Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for the delivery, set-up and training of patients of respiratory equipment and provide quality patient services. RT will represent the company in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with the clients and patients.

Essential Job Functions:

•  Deliver and set-up respiratory equipment/services. Equipment includes but is not limited to: CPAP, BIPAP, suction unit, apnea monitor and ventilator.
•  Demonstrate equipment and give proper training to patient/caregiver.
•  Pick up equipment when use is disconnected.
•  Clean and test equipment to make patient-ready.
•  Answer patient phone calls and follow-up with patients, administrators, and physicians
•  Assist warehouse team as needed.
•  Pull supplies for mail delivery.
•  Schedule appointments with patients
•  Troubleshoot equipment as needed
•  Perform other duties as assigned
•  Must participate in mandatory on-call and call-back program to respond to emergencies

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered Respiratory Therapist license
•  2+ years experience as a Respiratory Care practitioner
•  Excellent organization, follow-up skills, and the ability to multi-task
•  Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate in an empathetic manner
•  Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully, both orally and in writing.
•  Basic Insurance/ contract understanding
•  Ability to read and understand sleep study reports
•  Self-starter, motivated and detail-oriented
•  Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner
•  Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations
•  Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
•  Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. 

Environment

Office, nursing facility or hospital setting. 

Physical 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including the use of a computer keyboard; exert required physical effort to perform moderate to heavy physical work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Strength Aspects:
• Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with
• Body Position and Flexibility Elements:
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Frequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24” above the floor.

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.