Respiratory Therapist (non vent)
Company: AdaptHealth LLC
Location: Louisville
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description:AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today!At AdaptHealth
we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services
to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the hospital
and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you
are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of
patients' lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from
you.
Respiratory TherapistThis position is a NBRC credentialed
professional who provides respiratory care to patients in alternate
sites in accordance with AdaptHealth's policies and procedures.
Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and
palliative in nature. The Respiratory Therapist will utilize all
the resources available within the agency and community to
accomplish care objectives.
Job Duties:
- Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all
documentation and charting procedures in compliance with ACHC and
company policy and procedures.
- Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are
accurate and up to date.
- Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a
procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.
- Assists with authorization for CPAP/BiPAP referrals for
patients.
- Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays
ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment in
the field successfully.
- Maintains inventory control of CPAP/BiPAP supplies for sleep
center.
- Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates
application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and
in-services.
- Participates in discharge planning of highly technical
cases.
- Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and
recommendations to the referral and physician.
- Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in
advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth
transition to the home setting.
- Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other
professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
- Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient
status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
- Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for
the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control
and hazardous materials handling.
- Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in
accordance with company policy.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the
guidelines of HIPAA.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competency, Skills and Abilities:
- Competent in PAP, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen
therapy administration and management
- Able to perform clinical assessments and make recommendations
to physicians.
- Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
- Decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills with
attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and
tasks.
- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
applications
Requirements:Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory
program.
- Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states
serviced by the branch, or an Associate degree in Nursing, with a
valid and unrestricted LPN or RN clinical license.
- Must be CPR certified,
- One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT
or clinical nursing with Vent experience.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not
unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for
employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion,
creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This
policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation,
promotion, discipline, and termination.
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Keywords: AdaptHealth LLC, Louisville , Respiratory Therapist (non vent), Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
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