Respiratory Therapist - Sleep

VieMed; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services in Lafayette, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist leader to manage clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location. The role includes equipment setup, staff training, and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The position requires an RT license and strong coordination with referrals and billing. Normal business hours apply, with an equal opportunity employment stance.

Qualifications

• Must have RT License.
• Must have high speed internet.
• Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Install/setup of CPAP, AutoPAP, and BiPAP equipment and provide supplies to patients.
• Schedule setups with patients and explain clinical benefits of PAP therapy and risks of sleep apnea.
• Maintain records, charts, clinical files and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians and other health care professionals involved in patient care.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for staff respiratory therapy services.
• Orient and train new respiratory therapy staff and technicians.
• Assist with billing and third‑party payor documentation and ensure timely billing.
• Promote home respiratory therapy services to referral sources.
• Ensure equipment is safe and properly operated prior to installation.
• Be available for patient contact and respond to patient needs.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to complete tasks.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Customer/Client Focus

Initiative

Presentation Skills

Education

Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program.

• Responsible for the installation/setup of respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
• Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
• Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.
• Technical Capacity.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Initiative
• Presentation Skills.

Requirements

• Must have RT License
• Must have high speed internet
• Clinical – This job will require the employee to set-up and service medical devices.

Work Hours

You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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