Part-Time Respiratory Therapist

Medical Service Company; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Social Recognition Program

Employee Engagement Opportunities

CALM App

Company Discounts

Payactiv/On-Demand Pay

Paid Vacation & YOU (Mental Health) 0

Job summary

MSC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess customer respiratory needs and guide equipment selection and instruction. You will educate patients on oxygen therapy, coordinate with physicians, and ensure care plans are up to date.

Responsibilities include documenting orders, acting as liaison between customer, family, and health care staff, and maintaining patient paperwork. Valid respiratory license and NBRC credentials are required; driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in good standing in the state/local to the requisition.
• Must hold NBRC credentials as required for the position.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensure if requested.

Responsibilities

• Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from referral sources.
• Assesses customer needs and selects best equipment/services with customer involvement.
• Acts as liaison between customer, family, physician and health care staff.
• Instructs customers on proper use and care of equipment and explains oxygen therapy benefits.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and adjusts Plan of Care as needed.
• Completes patient accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care and discharge plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Driving license

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC credential

Job description

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 the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our company's growth and success!

• Competitive Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Social Recognition Program
• Employee Engagement Opportunities
• CALM App
• Company Discounts
• Payactiv/On-Demand Pay
• Paid Vacation & YOU (Mental Health) Days

Position Overview:

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

Reports To: Director or HUB Manager

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.

Must hold and maintain current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential(s) as required for the position.

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
• Driving could be required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.