Medical Equipment Clinician II | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Home Medical Equipment-Pierre is seeking qualified professionals to deliver in-home clinical services, perform home visits, and coordinate care with other providers. The role focuses on direct patient care, equipment setup, and documentation of patient records.

Ideal candidates include RNs or Respiratory Therapists with current state licenses, who will manage ventilator/PAP systems, train caregivers, and ensure quality home care for patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Drivers License - valid driver to be insurable
• RN - active license in state of practice
• Respiratory Therapist license - active in state of practice

Responsibilities

• Directs planning of equipment needs for patients and high-tech setups.
• Provides direct patient care including assessment and therapy, and trains caregivers on high-tech equipment.
• Monitors PAP/ventilator efficacy and documents care plan with care team.
• Knowledge of HME equipment, products, pricing, and transactions.

Education

Bachelor's or 1-2 years related experience

Driver's License

RN License (State of Practice)

Respiratory Therapist License (NBRC)

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera Home Medical Equipment-Pierre

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$25.50 - $38.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for directing clinical planning, application and follow-up of medical equipment and supplies for individuals. Provides clinical services to the patient in the home. The position is responsible for completing patient records, home visits, and coordinating care with other providers.

What You Will Do

• Directs the planning of equipment needs for patients and high-tech setups. Completes home assessment on the ventilator assisted individual to determine acceptance of patient.
• Provides direct patient care which may include, but not be limited to the following: patient assessment and response to therapy, pulse oximetry testing, weaning activities, trach changes, stoma care, suctioning and passy-muir or plugging trials. Trains and monitors caregivers on high tech equipment and respiratory patient care.
• Monitors the efficacy of the PAP and Ventilator equipment on the patient, assess the ventilator assisted individual's response to invasive mechanical ventilation and make recommendations for changes in respiratory management to the provider. Creates and documents the patient care plan and directs the care conference with the patient's care team.
• Knowledge of all HME Equipment and HME supplies to include item numbers, unit of measure, pricing, use, expiration, operation/function, preventative maintenance, and safety features. Knowledge and performance of detailed transactions including but not limited to registering new customer, sales orders, transfers, cash sales, returns, notes, tasks, autopay, and WIPS.
• Responsible to assist in equipment servicing, maintenance and cleaning according to manufacturer's specifications, safety, and infection control standards.
• Conducts home visits to perform quality control checks on equipment, and review with the customer proper use and safety factors.
• Represents the company through marketing and in servicing of a defined product line to selected referral services. This requires continued updating of knowledge of products and services the location chooses to offer.
• Pulls appropriate equipment and supply inventory based on physician order. Maintains inventory control to keep loss minimized.
• Has general knowledge of all product lines promoted at the location and serves as resource to other staff and referrals regarding indications for use.
• Is able to handle most billing and reimbursement inquiries and assists the site manager with special projects as assigned (i.e., quality management, inventory control, staff training, etc.).

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Bachelor's or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Drivers License - Licensing Board Valid Driver's license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liablility insurance carrier. Upon Hire
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice. Upon Hire and
• Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice. IF RRT or CRT, registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].