Respiratory Therapist

SuperCare Health; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle

Employee Discount Program

401K

Job summary

SuperCare Health in Ventura, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 1 for full-time duties, with coverage also for the Santa Barbara location. You will assess patients, manage respiratory equipment, and document care plans.

The role emphasizes patient education, coordination with physicians, and adherence to policies. On-call duties and a strong commitment to quality care are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited RT program and licensed as RCP.
• Experience as Respiratory Therapist.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents orders for respiratory equipment and services.
• Assesses patient needs and selects appropriate therapy/equipment.
• Educates patients on proper use and care of respiratory equipment.
• Coordinates with physicians and care team on plan of care.
• Maintains patient documentation and plans of care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Licensed RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner)

Tools

Respiratory equipment setup

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist

Full Time Ventura, CA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $54.60 Hourly

“Improving the lives of those with chronic care diseases while providing solutions to our customers."

Looking for a new opportunity? At SuperCare Health you have the chance to reach your dreams by helping us in serving the healthcare needs of our ever-growing patient population. Matching passion with careers, here hard work has never been so satisfying.

***Position also includes covering the Santa Barbara location***

The Respiratory Therapist 1 is responsible for patients with respiratory and respiratory-related equipment. The RT-1 as the responsibility of the assessment of the patient needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and or service provided to meet those needs; maintaining appropriate documentation. RT-1 applies to all new hires for a minimum of 1 year (exceptions will exist for those coming to SCH with sufficient homecare work experience or return employees). RT-1 employees will be eligible for consideration to transition to RT-2 after 1 year of employment with SuperCare Health. Transition to RT-2 will be based on the discretion of the Clinical Leadership and on employee performance both operationally and clinically.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and documents the order for respiratory equipment and or services from the customer service, patient, caregiver, physician, and or family member.
• Collects additional information and or documentation needed from insurance or physician
• Assesses the need of the patient and the best choice of respiratory therapy or services needed
• Responsible for the instruction and education in the proper use and care of respiratory equipment according to the written policies and procedures for the patient, family, and or caregiver.
• Communicates with the patients physician on changes in patients condition or needs and carries out adjustment to the patients Plan of Care
• Completes patient accounts paperwork including Plan of Care-treatment/assessments
• Acts as liaison between SuperCare Health and the patient, family, caregiver and physician
• Assumes full responsibility for their own actions, professional skills, and attitudes
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined by JCAHO
• Follows up visit for respiratory patients and assists in continuity of care as needed and determined by policy and procedure
• Provides 24-hour on call service, seven days a week as scheduled
• Responsible for setting up respiratory equipment within the appointment/ETA given to ensure patient satisfaction
• Provides services for marketing department and all other departments as necessary
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when dealing with patients.
• Supports SuperCare Health by being loyal and informing the office of concerns and problems to be resolved
• Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies
• To remain knowledgeable to date on all products
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment

Education and or Work Experience:

• Graduate from accredited RT Care Program (licensed RCP)
• Experience as Respiratory Therapist
• Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401K
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Observed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Use of Company Vehicle (including FasTrack pass)
• Additional State Licensing - Paid
• Employee Referral Reward Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Compensation dependent on experience & qualifications with a range of:

Any employment proposal is contingent upon satisfactory completion of: Background Check, Reference Check(s), Driving Record (if applicable), Pre-employment Drug and TB Tests

What SuperCare Health is About

'SuperCare Health is a comprehensive, post-acute care, respiratory services company, focused on managing high-risk respiratory patients in their homes.

Today, SuperCare health manages millions of lives annually, with a growing team of more than 400 members, and has one of the highest-rated satisfaction scores from both our customers and patients.

Our goal is to be the most trusted and preferred resource to manage high-risk, post-acute respiratory patients through our high-touch clinical team and high-tech, innovative solutions. Our end-to- end care solutions, from the hospital to the home, close gaps in care, reduce costs of care and improve outcomes. Our in-home services include ventilation, oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, enteral nutrition, pharmacy services, and an expanding population health program.

We are uniquely structured to be a responsive and agile community provider, yet we also possess the stability and effectiveness of a large enterprise. As a thriving business, our chief focus is on what really matters: reducing hospital re-admissions, optimizing outcomes and improving the lives of patients with chronic care diseases, every day.

Company Business Hours - 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST