Respiratory Therapist - Sleep

VieMed Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VieMed Healthcare is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to manage the PAP therapy program at Lafayette location. You will install, service, and monitor CPAP, AutoPAP, and BiPAP devices and ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

This role requires an RT license, strong communication, and ability to work with physicians and care teams to coordinate patient care. Normal business hours, in-office and field support.

Qualifications

• Must have RT license.
• Must have high-speed internet.
• Experience with home respiratory therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and set up CPAP/BiPAP devices and supply ongoing patient equipment.
• Contact patients to schedule setups and explain benefits and risks.
• Coordinate clinical care with physicians and other health professionals.
• Maintain charts, records, and equipment logs.
• Update patient demographics and regulatory compliance.
• Train and orient new respiratory therapist staff.
• Assist billing with documentation for third-party payers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote home respiratory therapy services.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and timely patient support.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Customer Focus

Communication Proficiency

Initiative

Collaboration

Financial Management

Presentation Skills

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management.
• Presentation Skills.

Requirements

• Must have RT License
• Must have high speed internet

Work Environment

• 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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