Respiratory Therapist
Company: AdaptHealth LLC
Location: Paris
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today!
At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment
products and services to empower patients to live their best lives
- out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively
recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a
profound impact on the quality of patients' lives, please click to
apply, we would love to hear from you.
Respiratory Therapist
This position is a NBRC credentialed professional who provides
respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with
AdaptHealth's policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be
preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The
Respiratory Therapist will utilize all the resources available
within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives.
Job Duties:
Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all
documentation and charting procedures in compliance with ACHC and
company policy and procedures. Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care
Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date. Documents
procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side
effects and other pertinent information. Assists with authorization
for CPAP/BiPAP referrals for patients. Shows adequate knowledge of
respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in
the clinical setting. Demonstrates ability to effectively
troubleshoot equipment in the field successfully. Maintains
inventory control of CPAP/BiPAP supplies for sleep center. Displays
knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of
clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.
Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.
Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and
recommendations to the referral and physician. Participates in
highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the
patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home
setting. Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other
professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status
and documents accurately and in a timely manner. Retain knowledge
of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous
materials handling. Assume on-call responsibilities during
non-business hours in accordance with company policy. Maintain
patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of
HIPAA. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competency, Skills and Abilities: ?
Competent in PAP, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy
administration and management Able to perform clinical assessments
and make recommendations to physicians. Equipment troubleshooting
and maintenance skills. Decision making, analytical and
problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong verbal and
written communication Excellent customer service skills Ability to
prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks. Computer
skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
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Requirements:
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program. Valid
and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the
branch, or an Associate degree in Nursing, with a valid and
unrestricted LPN or RN clinical license. Must be CPR certified, One
(1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or
clinical nursing with Vent experience. Valid and unrestricted
driver's license
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not
unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for
employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion,
creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This
policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation,
promotion, discipline, and termination.
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