Respiratory Therapist

Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k and generous Personal Time Off benefits are available for full-time employees.

Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

* Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care school. Illinois License as a Respiratory Therapist and RRT/CRT credential per NBRC.
* Data entry experience.
* General computer competency; typing 45 word per minute.
* General Microsoft office software skills.
* Customer service focused.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Clear written and spoken communication.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Exercises good judgment and decision making.
* Previous relevant experience preferred.
* Excellent human relation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.
* Ability to work independently.
* Knowledge and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
* Strong working knowledge of most up-to-date therapy procedures for patients
* Excellent bedside manner
* Must have a valid IL driver's license and clean driving record.

Principle Responsibilities:

* Administer medically prescribed respiratory therapy, while following AARC Best Practices Guidelines.
* Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
* Helps patient accomplish treatment plans through extensive patient/caregiver education of oxygen therapy, PAP therapy and NIV.
* Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
* Provides customer in-home setups and location visits
* Documents and reports the patient's status to the prescribing physician as required.
* Documents and maintains the patient's clinical status and current patient information in medical

software programs.
* Ensures all patient documentation is completed accurately and submitted in the required time frame.
* Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies and maintaining a current Illinois State license.
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements.
* Communicates and coordinates collection of patient deductible and co-payments.
* Collaborate with Clinical Services staff to provide a high level of customer service to our patients.
* Coordinates follow up physician appointments to ensure face to face visits are completed in a timely fashion.
* Complete follow-up calls to patients.
* Responds to customer requests courteously and with respect
* Approaches customers and inquiries in a manner which represents ownership
* Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems and making recommendations to executive leadership
* Refers troubleshooting calls to appropriate department
* Reports any patient or referral related problems to Department Manager immediately
* Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources to include education on medical equipment qualification and policy changes
* Promote company program and services to assigned referral source.
* Meets monthly and quarterly productivity goals
* Adherence to the Prism Health Care Services' Employee Handbook
* Adherence to Prism Health Care Services' Policies and Procedures
* Supports the mission, vision and strategic plan of the organization.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results
* Communicates necessary information to the Manager and Co-workers
* Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations or home visits during non-business hours
* Works on weekends when required
* Attend in-service training when required
* Performs other duties as assigned