Respiratory Therapist II

The Respiratory Therapist 2 sets up and demonstrates required medical equipment to patients. Responsible for delivering respiratory and other equipment and providing service to a patient in clinics virtually in the home or at other medical facilities as needed. The Respiratory Therapist 2 provides patient support through in person and virtual coaching education and Respiratory Assessments utilizing both face to face encounters and telephone communications. The expectation of this position is to provide a first class patient experience with every patient interaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets one on one with patients to explain demonstrate/set up PAP and Ventilation equipment mask refits and troubleshoots issues regarding patients therapy and adherence to therapy

Takes calls per on-call schedule including answering any message within 30 minutes. Responds physically to after hours service requests within the assigned service area within 2 hours
Performs vent set ups and vent checks for non-invasive ventilation patients as scheduled
Answers inbound phone calls and makes outbound coaching phone calls to patients
Makes patient notes in Brightree system as required by company policy and current health care standards
Is a knowledgeable resource (identify problems and provide solutions implementing procedures as needed) for all respiratory and other HME equipment (indications operation maintenance etc.) currently supplied by the company as appropriate for both patients and staff
Serves as an advocate for the patient and acts as a liaison with other members of the healthcare team as required
Contacts physician and/or necessary healthcare team member regarding orders complications and recommendations
Instructs patients caregivers physicians and physicians staff on the proper use of respiratory equipment necessary cleaning requirements and home safety issues during initial set-up and at any additional follow-up calls
Follows and maintains state laws requiring appropriate licensure for Respiratory Therapist
Accurately enters and creates patient orders in the Brightree computer system
Cleans checks and maintains medical equipment
Follows Policies and Procedures for the receiving bagging and tagging cleaning disinfecting downloading of data and testing of equipment
Occasional travel to and working in other Company offices may be required
Must be knowledgeable in Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Work mandatory overtime and on-call as scheduled

• RRT or eligible and meeting the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and California state licensing requirements
• Must be able to work onsite in a clinic setting (no hybrid or remote work available)
• Must have an active BLS card
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and insurance
• Must be able to work overtime and on-call as scheduled