Respiratory Therapist

externallincarecareers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to educate patients and caregivers on correct equipment use and respiratory procedures. You will perform follow-ups, maintenance checks, and document daily logs in accordance with company requirements.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, delivering care as ordered, coordinating services, and consulting with physicians about patient treatment and home environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NBRC credentials (RRT preferred, CRT accepted) are advantageous.
• Must have current state professional license.
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and instruct patients/caregivers on proper equipment use and respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct routine follow-ups and equipment maintenance checks.
• Complete daily delivery logs and other required paperwork.
• Inspect/test equipment to ensure proper operation in field and office.
• Provide and evaluate respiratory care per physician orders; coordinate services.
• Consult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment and home environment.

Education

AMA approved respiratory program

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC RRT preferred / CRT accepted

Current state professional license

Tools

Word Processing software

Job description

This employee delivers and provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures; ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment, and assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.

• Routine patient follow-up contacts and equipment maintenance checks
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, plans of care and treatment, and any other paperwork required by the company
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition both in the field and at the office
• Provides and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care, coordinates respiratory services, and performs respiratory care services in accordance with the physician's orders
  • Services include delivery, set-up, education, assessment, monitoring, treatment administration, and care, as related to the individualized plan of care
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and home environment

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory program is required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) accepted
• Must have current state professional license
• A minimum of 1 year experience, or as required by law and regulation, in respiratory care is required
• Experience with home medical equipment is highly desired
• Current CPR certification and attainment of company direct patient care health requirements is required before interacting with patients
• should have knowledge of Word Processing software

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.