Respiratory Therapist Registered

Romo Medical Equipment; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical equipment provider in El Paso is seeking candidates for a role requiring a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include setting up ventilators, maintaining equipment, and educating patients on disease management. Applicants must possess strong communication and customer service skills, along with a valid driver's license. Full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state issued Driver's License and be insurable.
• Experience with respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to educate patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators.
• Determine requirements for treatment following physicians' orders.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Physical endurance

Education

RRT Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Maintains the flow of daily tasks within Romo Medical Equipment LLC.
• Participates and cooperates in the agency based quality improvement process.
• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and environmental control system following specified parameters of treatment.
• Responsible for case management and quality of care provided by professional staff.
• Actively participates in conferences planned for staff professional growth and development.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken compatible with physicians' orders.
• Markets throughout the community, i.e. : health fairs, visiting physicians’ offices, workshops and seminars.
• Ensures the maintenance of agency records to satisfy the requirements of state laws, always maintaining the highest standards.
• Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Practices, develops and endorses customer services skills in relationship with customers.
• Practices and demonstrates an open door policy for all employees.
• Must possess a valid state issued Drivers License and be insurable.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must communicate to President any day to day decisions made for the organization.
• Ability to perform other work-related duties as assigned and required.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders
• Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems

Physical Requirements

The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and stretching to set up and take apart respiratory equipment and apparatus; lifting and repositioning patients; and pushing or pulling heavy objects such as oxygen tanks and / or ventilator equipment. The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average dexterity to perform intricate respiratory therapy procedures.

Work Hour Requirements

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Full Time- 40 hours

Part Time- 20+ hours

Occasional overtime

Education Requirements

RRT BACHELORS DEGREE