Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. General work times are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and as needed when on call. Position will take respiratory calls on a rotating on call schedule weekends and weekdays after 5:00 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories:
  • Ventilators
  • Nebulizers and respiratory medications
  • Percussion Vests
  • Suction Equipment
  • Cough Assist Machine
  • Aerosol air compressors
  • Oxygen delivery systems
  • CPAP/BIPAP
• Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or supplies.
• Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports.
• Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients.
• Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis.
• Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution.
• Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Must comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insurable
• Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license

KUBAT HEALTH CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.