Field Respiratory Therapist: Home Visits & Flexible Hours

Apria Healthcare; Hanover Park (IL); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Assistance program

Paid parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Zusammenfassung

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical home and hospital-based care with extensive patient interaction. The role focuses on supporting metro branches through on-site visits and flexible scheduling tied to discharge volume.

You will set up oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment, educate families, document care, and collaborate with physicians and case managers to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active IL RT license.
• Open to various experience levels; DME experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects 10–50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable using mobile tech, navigation tools, and digital documentation.

Aufgaben

• Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow-ups.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Assess patient needs, document care delivered and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop.
• Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including oxygen, nebulization, PAP, and ventilation.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and vital signs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Kenntnisse

RRT license IL

CPAP/BiPAP setup

Ventilation setup

Patient education

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Jobbeschreibung

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical home and hospital-based care with extensive patient interaction. The role focuses on supporting metro branches through on-site visits and flexible scheduling tied to discharge volume.

You will set up oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment, educate families, document care, and collaborate with physicians and case managers to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.