Respiratory Therapist Homecare

VITAS Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory services that enhance patient quality of life. Responsibilities include assessing and evaluating respiratory status, instructing patients and caregivers on care procedures, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of two years of experience and relevant certifications. Join our dedicated team and contribute to patient care in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT or CRTT credential required.
• Experience with respiratory equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory services to enhance patient quality of life.
• Assess and evaluate respiratory status of patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in respiratory care.

Skills

Experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Acute care and home care field experience

Knowledge of respiratory-related home care equipment

Education

Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists

Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to VITAS patients so that their quality of life may be enhanced. The role involves assessing the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team, evaluating the effectiveness of the current respiratory regimen, and providing input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential. The therapist also instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques, participates as needed in the care process as directed by the interdisciplinary team, completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner, and provides educational programs for VITAS staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

• RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required.


• CRTT: minimum two years experience with at least one year acute care and one year home care field experience.


• Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists. National Board for Respiratory Care credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred).

• Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

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