Respiratory Therapist Paid Per Service

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is still hiring to help serve our patients during this time of the COVID 19

As your Home Respiratory and DME equipment and services provider, our number one priority is the safety of our patients and our employees. PPE is provided to all of our employees that will have contact with patients.

We have implemented the following measures:

• We are maintaining social distancing of at least 6 feet in both the workplace and during home delivery/pickup, whenever possible.

• We are asking patients to complete a screening questionnaire to determine high-risk situations for our employees.

• We have enhanced cleaning procedures for all of our equipment.

• We are communicating frequently with our employees regarding the latest guidance from the CDC.

• Rotech is a federal contractor and certain contracts require our employees to provide proof of the COVID 19 Vaccination.

JOB INFORMATION:

• Available for on-call assignments as needed

• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed

• Provides in-home and location visits with patients

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

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by state licensure law or by the Manager

• Patient assessments

• Provides patient education as applicable

• Sets up all and monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment; a) Invasive ventilator, b) Noninvasive ventilator and/or c) Infant monitors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)

• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred

• Must be licensed in primary state of home office and may be required to obtain license in neighboring states

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

• Home respiratory care experience is preferred

• Maintain CEUs as required by state law, and if not required by state law, then maintain a minimum of 4 CEUs per year

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

• Deductive problem solving skills

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner

• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude

• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums

• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)

• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information

• Make appropriate recommendations for changes to patient care as dictated by patient assessment

• Multi-task along with attention to detail

• Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English

• Review patient charts and discern compliance with Rotech’s policies and procedures

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

• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to physicians, location employees and patients

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Available for on-call assignments as needed

• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or 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 or listening

• Email transmission and communication

• Internet navigation and research

• Microsoft applications; Word and Excel

• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer

• Office and warehouse environments

• Travel via automobile to patient’s homes, referral sources and meetings

• Maybe required to use a personal vehicle (depending on the location) for business activities with reimbursement

• Occasionally works alternative schedules to accommodate clinics

ROTECH INFORMATION:

• 401k

• Paid Time Off accrual

• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

• Mileage reimbursement

• Cellular Phone reimbursement