Respiratory Therapist-HME

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in providing essential home health care services. This role involves receiving referrals, educating clients and caregivers on the proper use of medical equipment, and developing personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will have vocational training in Respiratory Care and a commitment to ensuring the well-being of clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in Respiratory Care and 6 months of experience required.
• Rhode Island license and CRT certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inservice clients and caregivers on equipment use and care.
• Develop and monitor care plans for clients/patients.

Skills

Client Care

Equipment Troubleshooting

Care Plan Development

Patient Evaluation

Education

Vocational/Technical Training in Respiratory Care

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 job-related experience or equivalent is required. Rhode Island license required. Minimum CRT required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be 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 for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.