Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

At reputed company, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers-and their patients-are at the heart of reputed company do. Our mission is to reputed company our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. reputed company teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY Our Respiratory Therapists positively impact the lives of patients by managing the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy modalities to patients at home who have difficulty breathing. Working in partnership with a patient's physician, our Respiratory Therapists provide patient/caregiver education regarding self-administration of respiratory therapy equipment to treat new patients. In addition, the Respiratory Therapists assist with reputed company equipment follow up monitoring and clinical assessment for existing patients to ensure their equipment is functioning properly and reputed company therapy goals are being met. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $33.43 - $45.00. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job-reputed company factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment; including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Provide instructions to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures reputed company in person or electronic means (Telehealth). Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
• Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing reputed company pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, compliance with treatment and Plan of Care.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up, which may occur in person and/or reputed company Telehealth.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements; physical abuse of any family member, unsafe home environment for care ordered, unsanitary conditions or animals causing such, or insufficient food for children.
• Respond to critical situations as appropriate, during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Must possess an active, valid Driver's License and auto insurance per reputed company policy at reputed company times. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold a reputed company RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Hold a reputed company CPR Certification.
• Hold reputed company applicable licensure in good standing for reputed company states of practice.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Patient Focused/Compassion
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• reputed company/Personal Credibility

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience

• At least one year reputed company experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reputed company with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.

• The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include reputed company vision and distance vision.
• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a handheld device (tablet), telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.
• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
• Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
• This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
• Strength Aspects:
• Frequently required to stand, lift, push or pull objects ranging from 10 lbs - 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from low to high but varies based on the locations or activities proximate.
• There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes that could be encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
• Lighting is generally provided reputed company florescent lighting indoors, natural lighting outdoors and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
• During off site travel the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.
• The employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.
• May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing.
• Will be required to wear various personal reputed company equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.
• Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.
• May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. If you feel this opportunity could be the reputed company in your career, we encourage you to apply. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job