Respiratory Therapist
Job Description:
Respiratory Services DME
Currently we are seeking a professional and dedicated Respiratory
Therapist to join our team.
Job Requirements:
2 year college degree in Respiratory
Applicant must possess a valid driver license issued by the state in which you reside.
Competencies :
Strong team player
Relationship building people skills
Highly organized, strong presentation skills
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.
Responsibilities: Setting up medically prescribed
respiratory equipment & 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. 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 Type: Full-time