Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Position

Kubat HealthCare; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Norfolk, Nebraska, seeks a responsible individual to provide delivery, setup, and follow-up for respiratory equipment. The role involves ensuring patient compliance with health protocols, consulting with medical personnel, and maintaining service records. Applicants should possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position is essential for patient care and involves adherence to legal and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery, setup, and follow-up to patients regarding respiratory equipment.
• Consult medical personnel on ordering home ventilation equipment.
• Maintain and manage patient service plans for rental equipment.
• Conduct and report diagnostic studies for physicians.
• Ensure timely processing of new patients and their orders.
• Assist with inventory management of respiratory products.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service and people skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Maintain confidentiality

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• 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.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Must comply 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:

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