Respiratory Therapist

Fort Worth, TX, United States

About Rotech Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company homepage Rotech.com

Overview and Responsibilities Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy

Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order

Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients

Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed

Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment

Patient assessments

Provides in-home visits to patients

Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients

Provides patient education as applicable

Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment

Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Manager

In some locations, we need RTs to be on call and drive a company vehicle

Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

Some travel via automobile required to patient's home and meetings

Qualifications Employment is contingent on

Background investigation (company-wide)

Drug screen ( when applicable for the position )

Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws

Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location

May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred

Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws

Home respiratory care experience is preferred

Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred

One year of related work experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies

Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations

Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written

Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)

Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information

Multi-task along with attention to detail

Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills

Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

Email transmission and communication

Internet navigation and research

Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel

Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

Lift and carry office equipment at times

Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork

Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens

Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment

Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening

Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner

Annual Recertification

Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information Benefits

401k

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)

Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)

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