RT Ventilator Clinician

2 weeks ago

Jersey City, United States AdaptHealth LLC Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The RT?Ventilator Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care over the phone for Vent patients for optimal outcomes. This position will be responsible for auditing clinical records and identifying exceptions that need additional review and consultation based on criteria/compliance.? This position will provide education and care?to the patient and report recommendations back to the branch location who corresponds with the referral or physician.? Additionally, this position collaborates with across teams to ensure extraordinary care to the patient and referral source.

Requirements

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

  • Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist.
  • Ensures accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection, ventilator check and patient equipment competencies are complete and documented.
  • Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth.
  • Ability to demonstrate and instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.
  • Facilitates communications and recommendations to team, physicians and referral sources ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
  • Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation.
  • Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate, complete and follows company standards.
  • Appropriate steps taken to ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and followed up on in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role.
  • Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes.
  • Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification.
  • Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to educate about best practice standards.
  • Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff.
  • Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
  • Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
  • Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth's Compliance Program.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed.
Competency, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience with ventilator patients
  • Competent in Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management
  • Able to perform clinical assessments
  • Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
  • Decision making skills
  • Expert communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction
  • Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in state of residence.
  • One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care respiratory. Must have strong experience with vent patients.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Work environment will be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
  • Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use
  • Must be able to lift 5 to 10 pounds periodically as needed.
  • Excellent ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, courtesy, and respect for privacy.
  • Mental alertness to perform the essential functions of position.
  • May be exposed to angry or irate customers or patients?
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours.
  • Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments

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