What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Floater Day Schedule position at Kubat HealthCare?
Job Description
Job Description
HIRING BONUS $1,500
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. This position is in Old Mill location. The general work times are 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. On call rotating weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) :
In this role, you will 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 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, CMNs, 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 a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Complies 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 OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :
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