Respiratory Therapist

Alick's Home Medical Equipment, Inc.South Bend, IndianaOn-siteFull-timeListed 1 month ago

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About this role

Looking for professional, dependable, and caring individuals to become members of our team. Amazing customer service skills is a big plus!

Requirements:

- A positive attitude

- Pass a background check

- Graduated from an accredited educational program, college, or technical institution

- Three to six months professional experience and/or training

- Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License; Board Certification, as appropriate

Benefits:

- Health Insurance

- Dental & Vision Insurance

- 401(k) & 401(k) Match

- Paid Training

- Paid Time Off

- Employee Discount

Responsibilities:

- Provides respiratory care services and equipment to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of the Physician and by prescription.

- Reads prescriptions and reviews patient information.

- Obtains and sets up equipment for use in the home or in out-patient setting, such as the following: PAP devices, apnea monitors, mechanical ventilators, O2 equipment, humidifiers and aerosols, suction devices, cough assist devices, nebulizers, oximeters and high flow therapy.

- Educates and instructs patients and their caregivers on use and maintenance of the above equipment and supplies.

- Provides patient assessments, equipment troubleshooting and patient’s equipment compliance monitoring.

- When needed, will communicate with prescribing and non-prescribing health care providers to ensure optimal respiratory care for health care provider’s patients.

- Maintains patients’ charts that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.

- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning at an optimal level.

- Orders repairs when needed.

- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Schedule:

- Schedule:8-hour shift

- Day shift Monday to Friday

- On call availability