Contract Respiratory Therapist

Medical Service Co.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Service Co. in Toledo, OH is seeking a Contract Respiratory Therapist to assess customer respiratory needs and guide the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment and services.

The role includes documenting orders, assessing customer needs with input from family, coordinating with physicians and care staff, and educating customers on proper equipment use and the benefits of oxygen therapy.

Qualifications

• Proof of a current Respiratory Therapist license, in good standing, in the state local to the requisition.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested.
• Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.
• Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage.

Responsibilities

• Document the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver.
• Assess the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment/services to meet those needs with input from customer and family.
• Act as liaison between the company and customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff.
• Instruct customer in proper use and care of equipment and educate oxygen patients on disease process and benefit of therapy.
• Communicate with the customer’s physician on changes in condition and adjust the Plan of Care/Treatment as needed.
• Complete customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Organizational skills

Customer relation skills

Willingness to obtain licensure

Education

Respiratory Therapist license (state in req locality)

Job description

We are looking for TOP PERFORMERS like you!

Position:Contract Respiratory Therapist

Location: Toledo, OH

Job Id:2412

# of Openings:1

At MSC, we are dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and quality of life with over 75 years of experience and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

MSC is a 13 -Time recipient of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work!

MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US.

In addition, MSC is very proud to announce its debut on theInc. 5000list in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our company's growth and success!

Contract - Respiratory Therapistresponsible for assessment of customer respiratory needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet those needs.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver. Collects additional information and/or authorization if referral is from other than the physician.
• Assesses the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and the customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff on the case.
• Instructs customer in the proper use and care of the equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment. Educates oxygen patients on their disease process and purpose/benefit of oxygen therapy as part of their treatment to help improve compliance to physician orders.
• Communicates with the customer’s physician on changes in the customer’s condition and/or needs and carries out adjustment to the customer’s Plan of Care/Treatment.
• Completes customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers as needed per policy.

Qualifications:

Education: Proof of a current Respiratory Therapist license, in good standing, in the State local to the requisition.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements:

• Have a willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested.
• Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field.
• Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry change.
• Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (a team player).
• Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage