Reliable Respiratory · 2 months ago
Respiratory Homecare Therapist
Fairfield, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelReliable Respiratory is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company providing high-quality service for patients in need of respiratory support. The Respiratory Homecare Therapist is responsible for delivering, setting up, and maintaining respiratory equipment, providing education and telehealth instruction to patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
MedicalMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide telehealth instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Provide onsite instruction to patients and/or caregivers as needed on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Provide virtual follow-ups for patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Perform on site follow-ups on patients when appropriate
Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation
Consult with referring physician when appropriate regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and Plan of Care
Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders as indicated by their individual care plan
Monitor physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs as indicated
Provide education to patients with oxygen, CPAP, BIPAP, and other respiratory equipment for complex respiratory diagnoses (excluding ventilators)
Perform and assist patients with the following equipment/therapy: 50 PSI Compressor, BiWaze Cough System, Luna G3 PAP and ResMed APAP, Luna 3B BPAP and ResMed BPAP, Mask Fitting, Oxygen Concentrators and Regulators, Pediatrics, ResMed ASV, ResMed Aircurve ST and Luna ST, ResMed ST-A (with iVAPs), Suction
Perform testing and preventive maintenance on respiratory equipment in patients’ residence
Instruct patients, caregivers, physicians, and physicians’ staff on the proper use of respiratory equipment and necessary cleaning requirements
Serve as liaison between patient and other members of the health care team when required
Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
Deliver/pick up equipment and/or supplies to patients’ homes as necessary
Contact physician and/or necessary health care team member regarding orders, complications and recommendations. Evaluate respiratory equipment for home use
Participate in mandatory in-services and other trainings as scheduled
Keep all financial and patient information confidential, in accordance with company mandate and HIPAA security standards
Complete patient files and paperwork as per current policies
Regular rotation for on-call services with expectation of answering any on-call within 15 minutes or less and responding physically to emergencies within the assigned service area as quickly as possible
Qualification
Required
21 years of age or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States and not require work authorization from us now or in the future
Valid US driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within the last 3 years
Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-accredited respiratory therapy degree program with associate degree (AS, AAS) or a bachelor's degree (BS) and appropriate licensure
Must be currently licensed and in good standing with the Licensure Board of Registration of the state of practice
Must possess RRT, RCP, CRTT credentials
Valid state (s) Respiratory Care license
Effective and professional verbal and written communication abilities
Great customer service skills
Professional computer experience (especially Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to work independently to investigate and make decisions
Strong attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and complete work amidst interruptions in a busy work area
Ability to comply with guidelines both internal and industry-imposed
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
$2500 at 6-months $2500 at 1-year
Company
Reliable Respiratory
Reliable Respiratory operates as a home respiratory and specialty medical equipment providers.
Founded in 2009
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase