Respiratory Therapist Home Health

Community Mercy Home Care; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality home health services in the Columbus, OH area. You will educate patients on respiratory care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and monitor patient progress using the EMR system.

The role requires a state license, a CoARC-approved respiratory therapy program, CRTT or RRT (RRT preferred), CPR certification, and the ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current license in state of service
• Associate degree from a Respiratory Therapy program approved by CoARC
• CRTT or RRT certification; RRT preferred
• Five years Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and have excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients with respiratory conditions and teaches proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Maintains or exceeds clinical competencies.
• Collaborates with homecare team and physician to develop and modify patient care plans and provide support to patients and caregivers.
• Evaluates patients by performing focused physical examinations and functional tests related to respiratory conditions.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and coordinates with other disciplines and resources.
• Documents in the homecare branch electronic medical record system.

Skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program (AD)

CRTT or RRT certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) consults with physician and homecare team on findings and follow up. The RT will deliver exceptional service to our customers by being accountable, professional, courteous, understanding, responsive, and striving to excel by going above and beyond standard expectations. Other responsibilities may include assessing for need pulmonary testing, medication reconciliation with focus on respiratory medications and include instruction for homecare staff on respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Educates patients with respiratory conditions focused on adaptive living with a broad explanation of the disease and use teach back methodology to assure proper use of and safe operation and maintenance of respiratory related equipment.
• Maintains or exceeds clinical competencies.
• Collaborates with homecare team and physician to help develop and modify individual patient care plans and provides physical and psychological support to patients and their caregiver.
• Evaluates patients by performing focused physical examinations and conducting functional tests and measures related to a patient’s respiratory condition.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician, and participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
• Processes paperwork thoroughly in accordance with company procedures. The RT will document in the homecare branch electronic medical record system.
• Reports customer related changes and concerns to supervision. Attends meetings with supervisors at routine intervals
• Provides quality services to patients in a compassionate, professional, ethical and knowledgeable manner, thereby creating high levels of customer satisfaction and successful outcomes.

Job Requirements

**This is a PRN Position**

• Current valid license in state of service
• Associate Degree from a RespiratoryTherapy program approved by CoARC
• CRTT or RRT Required; RRT preferred
• Five years Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and have excellent organizational skills.

Where You'll Work

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79/hour