Respiratory Therapist-HME

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system seeks a qualified professional for home health care, focusing on client education, care plan development, and equipment monitoring. This role requires vocational training in respiratory care and a Rhode Island license, ensuring quality service delivery in patient homes.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• Rhode Island license must be obtained.
• Minimum six months of relevant job experience or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Inservice clients/patients and caregivers on equipment usage.
• Develop care plans and liaise with physicians.
• Monitor and troubleshoot home health care equipment.

Skills

Client Training

Equipment Monitoring

Care Plan Development

Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational/Technical Training in Respiratory Care

Minimum CRT Certification

Job description

Responsible for receiving referrals from various agencies and professionals to provide service and/or deliver, set-up, and in-service proper use and care of equipment in client/patient homes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inservice clients/patients and/or caregivers on proper use of equipment. Evaluate clients/patients' emotional and physical status with respect to equipment/services provided.
2. Develop care plans for clients/patients; contact physicians regarding clarification or changes to patient care plans.
3. Monitor integrity and troubleshoot Home Health Care equipment.
4. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training in AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program and a minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent is required. Rhode Island license required. Minimum CRT required.

Care New England Health System (CNE): and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation, as determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.