Home Respiratory Care Practitioner – Day Shift (Full-Time)

Baycare; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to support BayCare HomeCare - Extended Care in Largo, FL. The role involves delivering clinical respiratory therapy and equipment management in patients’ homes or contracted facilities on a daily schedule.

The position requires a Technical Respiratory Therapy and an Associate’s Respiratory Therapy degree, NBRC RRT credential (or CRT for review), BLS, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• RRT (Respiratory Therapy License) OR CRT eligible for review.
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT.
• BLS certification.
• Active Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Completes day-to-day orders called into the Respiratory Therapy Department and follows up on visits for apnea monitor or ventilator patients, in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Educates patients and caregivers on setup, use, maintenance and safety of respiratory therapy equipment in the home.
• Performs diagnostic testing on behalf of the physician.
• Maintains communication with the patient’s physician regarding order clarification or patient responses to care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Technical Respiratory Therapy

Associate's Respiratory Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to support BayCare HomeCare - Extended Care in Largo, FL. The role involves delivering clinical respiratory therapy and equipment management in patients’ homes or contracted facilities on a daily schedule.

The position requires a Technical Respiratory Therapy and an Associate’s Respiratory Therapy degree, NBRC RRT credential (or CRT for review), BLS, and a valid driver’s license.