RT/RN Part Time Bellingham-Wa

pAt Owens amp; Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350#43; facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do./pp/ppOur mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. /pp/ppOwens amp; Minor teammate benefits include:/pullipMedical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day/p/lilip401(k), eligibility after one year of service/p/lilipEmployee stock purchase plan/p/lilipTuition reimbursement/p/li/ulpbABOUT THE COMPANY/b/ppiApria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients.   Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer./i/pp/pp$23.65 - $39.28 / Hour/pp/ppbJOB SUMMARY/b/ppAssists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.br / /ppbuESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/u/b/pulliProvides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures. /liliEnsures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.   /liliResponsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs./liliMay need to perform on-call duties as needed./liliProvides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation./liliInspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition./liliPrepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation./liliResponsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment/liliConsults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care./liliParticipates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care./liliAssist with patient scheduling as needed./liliPerforms other duties as required./li/ulp/ppbSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/b/pullibspanN/A/span/b/li/ulp/ppuMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS /u/pulliMeets company minimum standard of Background Check/li/ulp/ppbEducation and/or Experience/b/pulliGraduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required./li/ulp/ppbCertificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations/b/pulliMust possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits./liliRegistration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). /liliHold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy./liliHold a current CPR Certification./liliHold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice./li/ulp/ppbuSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES/u/b/pulliStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills./liliAbility to multi-task effectively./liliAbility to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically/liliSuccessful completion of Apria#39;s respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program./li/ulp/ppbComputer Skills/b/pulliAbility to use electronic hand held device/liliMicrosoft Office programs/liliBasic printing/faxing/scanning/li/ulp/ppbLanguage Skills/b/pulliEnglish (reading, writing, verbal)/li/ulp/ppbuPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS /u/b/pp/ppbEducation and/or Experience/b/pulliAt least one year related experience is preferred./li/ulp/ppbuSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES/u/b/pp/ppbComputer Skills/b/pp/ppbLanguage Skills/b/pulliBilingual (reading, writing, verbal)/li/ulp/ppbPHYSICAL DEMANDS/b/ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.  Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs./pp/pp/ppbWORK ENVIRONMENT/b/ppThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /pp/pulliThe employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions./liliThe noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high./liliThere is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors./liliTemperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states./liliGeneral lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment./liliDuring off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents./liliDuring off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes./liliMay be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to./liliWill be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role./liliWill be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment./liliMay be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE./li/ulp/ppbThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./b/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. spanThis position will accept applications on an ongoing basis./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Owens amp; Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a spanveteran/span, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law./p