Respiratory Therapist- Home Medical Equipment- Full time (32 hrs/wk)

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
• 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

About the Job:

Provides educational support and clinical expertise to respiratory clients. Ensures compliance with regulatory issues related to respiratory services. Assists with new respiratory services to meet changing patient populations’ needs. Educates the community, referral sources, and payers regarding services available.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepares and maintains individual care plans, orders, and other components of the client record, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and department medical record policies.
• Provides instruction to patients/caregivers regarding care, treatment plans, respiratory equipment, and CPR as required.
• Teaches patients how to maintain their clinical care and when to report certain signs and symptoms
• Sets up related D.M.E.P.O.S. and gives detailed instructions to the client and/or caregiver(s) in the proper and safe use of the equipment in compliance with local, state, federal regulation as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Assists in developing respiratory-specific programs and standards of care.
• Integrates problem-solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes.
• Serves as a resource to staff and others and communicates with others regarding relevant program issues
• Documents all patient care and phone calls, patient visits, and calls to insurance/physician.
• Orients/Supervises respiratory/service technician on responsibilities, competency in delegated areas, and teaching clinical documentation.
• Evaluates processes related to respiratory services and ensures conformance to organization policy and procedures and governmental regulations.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols, and procedures and infection control standards.
• Provides information to and makes sales calls to physicians, the community, clients, payers, and hospital staff regarding respiratory services.
• Gathers information related to program services, quality, and requests for program additions or modifications.
• Coordinates efforts with the Director of H.M.E.
• Investigates and responds to customer complaints promptly. Demonstrates commitment to the principles of outstanding customer service.
• Serves as a resource for respiratory staff and others.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate from a one (1) or two (2) year accredited respiratory care program and passed CRTT or RRT exam.

Licensure/Certification:

• National Board of Respiratory Care CRT or RRT
• Current State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• BCLS certification required within 90 days from the date of hire and maintained during employment.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of home medical equipment and ventilator experience were strongly preferred.

Other requirements:

•  Valid Driver's License required you to travel throughout New Hampshire to provide home health services and other job-related activities.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center