Respiratory Therapist
- Valley View, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
- Adjusting ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures
- Conducts patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order
- Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
- Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed
- Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
- Patient assessments
- Provides in-home visits to patients
- Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients
- Provides patient education as applicable
- Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
- Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
- In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Deal politely with patients and referral sources
- Manage several tasks at once
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Some travel via automobile required to patient’s home and meetings
- 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)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
- Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
- Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
- May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
- Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
- Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
- Home respiratory care experience is preferred
- Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
- One year of related work experience, preferred
- Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
- Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
- Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
- Multi-task along with attention to detail
- Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Email transmission and communication
- Internet navigation and research
- Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
- Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
- Lift and carry office equipment at times
- Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and 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 and listening
- Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
- Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
- Annual Recertification
- Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
- Generous paid time Off and paid holidays
- Overtime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needs
- Employee recognition program
- Bonus and incentive opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
- Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
- EAP
- 401k
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
- HSA and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services