Respiratory Therapist Apply
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program. Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment. Maintain 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 therapist services. Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation. Maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies. Oversee vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed) and ensure the vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times. Update all pertinent demographic information regularly and with any change in personal or professional status. Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist. Provide orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff/technicians. Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills and adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures. Collaborate with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage. Promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources in coordination with clinical, managerial, and sales staff. Ensure proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation. Provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs. Work with fellow RTs in the area on a rotating on-call schedule and with team members (other RTs, PCCs 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 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment This job will require the employee to go into patient homes for the set-up and service of medical devices. Education and Experience Medical or respiratory experience. A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice is required. Work hours generally expected during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: $35.00-$40.00/hr Benefits: BCBS Medical BCBS Vision Dental Insurance 401K PTO Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr

