Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist

SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.

Title: Respiratory TherapistHourly Pay: $32-37/hr. External candidates are eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of $2,000 gross to be paid after 180 days.

Industry: Healthcare

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by company policy
• Conducts patient assessment per company policy and procedure and the physician s order
• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment
• Patient assessments
• Provides in-home visits to patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients
• Provides patient education as applicable
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager
• Some travel via automobile required to patient s home and meetings
  
  

Qualifications

• Background investigation & drug screen (company-wide)
• Valid driver s license in state of residence with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Must have a current Respiratory Therapy License in the state of Ohio)
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem-solving skills
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
• Annual Recertification
• Required to comply with company Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
  
  

EOE/ADA