Respiratory Therapist

Looking for professional, dependable, and caring individuals to become members of our team. Amazing customer service skills is a big plus!

Requirements:

• A positive attitude
• Pass a background check
• Graduated from an accredited educational program, college, or technical institution
• Three to six months professional experience and/or training
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License; Board Certification, as appropriate

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) Match
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount

Responsibilities:

• Provides respiratory care services and equipment to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of the Physician and by prescription.
• Reads prescriptions and reviews patient information.
• Obtains and sets up equipment for use in the home or in out-patient setting, such as the following: PAP devices, apnea monitors, mechanical ventilators, O2 equipment, humidifiers and aerosols, suction devices, cough assist devices, nebulizers, oximeters and high flow therapy.
• Educates and instructs patients and their caregivers on use and maintenance of the above equipment and supplies.
• Provides patient assessments, equipment troubleshooting and patient’s equipment compliance monitoring.
• When needed, will communicate with prescribing and non-prescribing health care providers to ensure optimal respiratory care for health care provider’s patients.
• Maintains patients’ charts that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning at an optimal level.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Schedule:

• Schedule:8-hour shift
• Day shift Monday to Friday
• On call availability