Career Details
Respiratory Dept Full-Time Fairfax, VA On the Road Posted on 9/15/2022
Job Description
Currently we are seeking a professional and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team within the respiratory services DME department.
Job Requirements
- 2 year college degree in Respiratory.
- Applicant must possess a valid driver license issued by the state in which you reside.
- Skills/Qualifications: Bedside Manner, Physiological Knowledge, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Informing Others, Verbal Communication, Medical Teamwork, Judgment, Procedural Skills, People Skills.
Job Duties
- Setting up medically prescribed respiratory equipment and supplies
- Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care.
- Trains patients and caregivers on ventilators and other respiratory and DME equipment.
- Respiratory equipment follow-up.
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress.
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Develops respiratory therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Medi-Rents Provides
- Competitive Compensation
- Company Car
- iPhone Phone
- Health and wellness benefits to include: Medical, Prescription, Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, PTO and Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts, Employee Referral Program