Area Respiratory Operations Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; City of Glen Cove (NY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking an Area Respiratory Operations Technician to support Regional Directors in overseeing respiratory rehabilitation programs across multiple facilities. This role combines operational, clinical, and educational duties to ensure high-quality care and compliance.

Travel to assigned facilities is required as part of multisite oversight, with a mix of onsite work, virtual meetings, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and organizational skills with proficiency in EHR systems and computer applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned facilities within the region.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for audits, reporting, and compliance monitoring.

Responsabilités

• Track respiratory programs daily using multiple EHR and computer systems.
• Manage scheduling of respiratory therapy treatments, including weekends, and ensure staffing coverage.
• Perform weekly audits of respiratory equipment, including oxygen concentrators, tanks, Airvo2, BiPAP, and CPAP.
• Communicate patient respiratory needs and referrals to nursing and therapy staff.
• Educate facility staff on proper use and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with program implementation and updates to ensure clinical standards.
• Conduct onsite and virtual interviews for respiratory staff in assigned facilities.
• Assist with orientation, onboarding, and training of new respiratory employees.
• Assess and maintain inventory of respiratory equipment and devices.

Connaissances

Operations management

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Analytical skills

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

Job Title: Area Respiratory Operations Technician
Department: Respiratory Therapy – Multi-site
Reports To: Regional Director of Respiratory Services

Position Overview:
The Area Respiratory Operations Technician supports the Regional Director of Respiratory Services in
overseeing, monitoring, and enhancing respiratory rehabilitation programs across assigned facilities.
This role is responsible for operational, clinical, and educational activities to ensure high-quality
respiratory care and program compliance in multiple skilled nursing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Track respiratory programs daily using multiple EHR and computer systems.
• Manage scheduling of respiratory therapy treatments, including weekends, and ensure staffing
  coverage.
• Conduct daily reviews of new patients, including key respiratory indicators, medication use, and
  diagnostic data.
• Complete order set audits, treatment evaluations, documentation, and care plan compliance
  checks.
• Maintain accurate patient and facility listings for oxygen and respiratory devices.
• Perform weekly audits of respiratory equipment, including oxygen concentrators, tanks, Airvo2,
  BiPAP, and CPAP devices.
• Clinical Support & Communication:
• Communicate patient respiratory needs, recommendations, and referrals to nursing and therapy
  staff.
• Follow up on patient care and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
• Educate facility staff on proper use, maintenance, and replacement procedures for respiratory
  equipment.
• Assist with program implementation and updates to ensure consistent clinical standards.
• Staff Development & Recruitment:
  
• Conduct onsite and virtual (Zoom) interviews for respiratory staff in assigned facilities.
• Assist with orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training of new respiratory employees.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding operational systems and clinical processes.
  Equipment & Inventory Management:
• Assess and maintain inventory of respiratory equipment and devices.
• Ensure nonfunctional equipment is removed and communicated during audits.
• Promote efficient utilization of respiratory equipment to support patient care.
• Quality & Compliance:
• Support quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation.
• Ensure documentation, treatment, and equipment management comply with facility and
  regulatory standards.
• Provide actionable feedback to the Regional Director regarding program performance and
  operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Strong operational and organizational skills with proficiency in EHR systems and computer
  applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  and facility staff.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned facilities within the region.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for audits, reporting, and compliance monitoring.

Key Competencies:

• Operational oversight and program management
• Clinical decision-making and patient evaluation
• Staff training, mentoring, and recruitment
• Equipment and inventory management
• Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Work Environment:

• Multi-site travel required.
• Combination of onsite facility work, virtual meetings, and administrative tasks.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and problem-solving skills.