Certified Respiratory Therapist - DME

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area locations.

2. Certified in Heart Saver CPR by American Heart Association (or equivalent).

3. Valid drivers license.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two 2 years fulltime experience as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist with experience in critical care and home medical equipment.

2. Experience in working with customers in pulmonary rehabilitation.

3. Bilingual (English and Spanish).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an allinclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates daily scheduling with other Respiratory Therapists (if applicable) and Customer Service Representative staff. Effectively schedules patients to maximize use of time. Schedules home visits when needed to have a minimal impact on time in the office.

2. Performs appropriate setup of oxygen humidity therapy Noninvasive mechanical ventilation CPAP BIPAP apnea monitors and other respiratory care in accordance with established policy procedure and physician.

3. Monitors and follows up on PAP compliance.Communicates effectively with patient and provider when noncompliant and offers support to help patient become compliant in usage.

4. Contact new oxygen patients within 30 days of setup following established protocol to verify patient understands use of equipment.

5. Performs required followup on all vent patients and maintains file on each ventilator.

6. Timely process orders for overnight pulse ox testing. Prep units for patient pick up. Provides followup with physician if results indicate need to oxygen therapy.

7. Oversee and provides timely processing of Connect resupply orders. Verifies insurance and shipping address. Forwards to shipper and WIP sales orders timely for confirmation.

8. Explain insurance coverage guidelines with customer/referral sources and arrange payment of noncovered items.

9. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as they apply to Home Care setting.

10. Accepts oncall When oncall responds to calls promptly and efficiently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Medium to heavy physical demand 50100lbs).

2. Frequent hand washing required.

3. Frequent standing walking. Occasional sitting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and weather.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Mental activities; high level of cognitive functioning with medical biological musculoskeletal knowledge diagnostic communication interpersonal organizational problem solving and decisionmaking capabilities.

2. Ability to communicate verbally with patients caregivers and staff.

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