Respiratory Therapist

VieMed Healthcare; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider seeks a Home Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role in Oklahoma City. The position involves delivering and installing respiratory equipment, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Candidates should have a valid Respiratory Therapist license and some medical or respiratory experience. This entry-level position offers a dynamic environment while actively collaborating with healthcare teams. Join us to make a difference in patient care and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location.
• Install and deliver respiratory equipment to patients.
• Maintain records and documentation related to patients.
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Technical Capacity

Initiative

Collaboration

Financial Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State

Medical or respiratory experience

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to patients in their homes; ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Clinical contact with physicians, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in patient care for Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed.
• Maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventive maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Vehicle maintenance and service (paid by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed) and ensure vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards.
• Ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly.
• Oversee compliance with applicable regulatory rules and guidelines for staff respiratory therapists.
• Orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
• Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills; adhere to cost‑containment policies and procedures.
• Work with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, providing information to satisfy third‑party payer guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical, managerial and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensure proper, accurate and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Provide availability for patient contact and respond to patient needs.
• Work on a rotating on‑call schedule with fellow RTs in the area.
• Collaborate with team members (other RTs, PCCs and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Presentation Skills

Physical Demands

• Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Employee will go into patient homes to set up and service medical devices.

Education and Experience

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care