Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

Salem, Oregon, United States Apria Healthcare LLC Full time
Job Summary

At Apria Healthcare LLC, we are dedicated to providing high-quality respiratory care services to patients in the comfort of their own homes. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in managing the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy modalities to patients who have difficulty breathing.

Working in partnership with a patient's physician, you will provide patient/caregiver education regarding self-administration of respiratory therapy equipment to treat new patients. In addition, you will 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 (Telehealth).
  • Ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
  • 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, including 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
  • New Grads Welcome
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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Education and/or Experience
  • New Grads Welcome
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.

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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