Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

MD United States Apria Healthcare LLC Full time
Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria Healthcare LLC, you will positively impact the lives of patients by managing the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy modalities to patients at home who have difficulty breathing. Working in partnership with a patient's physician, our Respiratory Therapists provide patient/caregiver education regarding self-administration of respiratory therapy equipment to treat new patients. In addition, the Respiratory Therapists assist with complex equipment follow up monitoring and clinical assessment for existing patients to ensure their equipment is functioning properly and related therapy goals are being met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
- Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
- Provide instructions to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures via in-person or electronic means.
- Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and gathering vital signs.
- Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation.
- Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
- Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, compliance with treatment, and Plan of Care.
- Responsible for routine patient follow-up, which may occur in person and/or via Telehealth.
- Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements; physical abuse of any family member, unsafe home environment for care ordered, unsanitary conditions or animals causing such, or insufficient food for children.
- Respond to critical situations as appropriate, during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education and/or Experience

- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Professional Designations

- Must possess an active, valid Driver's License and auto insurance per Apria policy at all times. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
- Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
- Hold a current CPR Certification.
- Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Patient Focused/Compassion
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Integrity/Personal Credibility

Computer Skills

- Basic computer skills

Language Skills

- English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

- Basic math skills

Preferred Qualifications

- At least one year related experience

Physical Demands

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
- The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
- Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
- Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a handheld device (tablet), telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.
- Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
- Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
- This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
- Strength Aspects:
Frequently required to stand, lift, push or pull objects ranging from 10 lbs - 50 lbs.

Work Environment

- The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment can range from low to high but varies based on the locations or activities proximate.
- There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
- Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes that could be encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
- Lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, natural lighting outdoors and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
- During off-site travel the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.
- The employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.
- May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing.
- Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.
- Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.
- May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.

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