Respiratory Therapist - FT Days

Kubat HealthCare; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubat HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive home care services, including delivery, setup, and patient follow-up. You will ensure infection control, proper equipment management, and timely communication with physicians.

The role involves coordinating with medical staff, maintaining patient records, and complying with all regulatory requirements. A Nebraska RCP license and insurability are required, with typical weekday hours and on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Driver's license and ability to be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up for home care patients.
• Infection control, safety, and equipment management per policy.
• Consult with medical personnel on ordering home ventilators and supplies.
• Develop and maintain a service plan for rented equipment.
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies and report results to physicians by phone/fax/mail.
• Maintain home care records for respiratory patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and referrals to ensure compliance and issue resolution.
• Assist with inventory control and monitor rental equipment levels.
• Maintain confidentiality and a safe working environment.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and certification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization & time

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Nebraska RCP license

Job description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. General work times are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating on call weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

In this role, you will provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories:

• Ventilators
• Nebulizers and respiratory medications
• Percussion Vests
• Suction Equipment
• Cough Assist Machine
• Aerosol air compressors
• Oxygen delivery systems
• CPAP/BIPAP

• Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or supplies
• Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports
• Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients
• Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis
• Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution
• Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insurable
• Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license