RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Apria Healthcare LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a respiratory therapist to assist in patient treatment and management. You will educate patients and caregivers on respiratory equipment, perform clinical assessments, and maintain thorough patient records.

Candidates should have NBRC certification, a valid RCP license where required, CPR certification, and a valid driving license for home visits. The role involves routine follow-up and coordination with physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Must possess NBRC certification.
• Hold a valid RCP license where applicable.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance per policy.
• Licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Responsibilities

• Instruct patients/caregivers on proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Perform clinical assessments including pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and vital signs.
• Maintain patient records with care plans and physician prescriptions.
• Enter data accurately on monitoring websites for respiratory equipment.
• Coordinate with referring physicians on treatment plans and home environment.
• Assist with patient scheduling and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Accendra Health

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

About the Company

Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.

Job Summary

Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications

Meets company minimum standard of Background Check Education and/or Experience. Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
• Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Hold a current CPR Certification.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
• Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use electronic hand held device Microsoft Office programs Basic printing/faxing/scanning.
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (continued)

• Computer Skills.
• Language Skills: Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: At least one year related experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions. The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high. There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors. Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states. General lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment. During off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents. During off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes. May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to. Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role. Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment. May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teammate Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Recruitment Policy

Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.