Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Position

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Provide delivery, setup, instruction, and follow up to our patients in accordance with infection control, safety, and equipment management policies for the following product categories:
• Ventilators
• Nebulizers and respiratory medications
• Percussion Vests
• Suction Equipment
• Cough Assist Machine
• Aerosol air compressors
• Oxygen delivery systems
• CPAP/BIPAP
• Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment or supplies.
• Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone, fax, and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports, oximetry, nocturnal apnea, and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports.
• Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients.
• Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMN's, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis.
• Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution.
• Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Must comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality