Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork & Excellence are leading us to a better tomorrow for patient care. Our Purposes Centered on “We are Unified in our Work through our Continuum of Services” “We can Find Comfort that We are Making a Difference for our Patients” & “We make a Broader Positive Impact on Society”, allows USMM to be poised for a phenomenal future.

We are seeking candidates who desire the experience of delivering quality & compassionate healthcare within proven care models with patients at the forefront of everything we do.

Position Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivery of Respiratory Therapy (RT) equipment and services to client/patients of the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Represents the Company in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with client/patients
Delivers and sets up respiratory therapy (RT) equipment, including (but not limited to) oxygen therapy, CPAP/BIPAP, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, ventilation, afflovest, and cough assist
Demonstrates the use of RT equipment in the client/patient’s home, and ensures that the client/patient and/or caregiver demonstrates knowledge of proper operation of the equipment
Provides ongoing client visits for RT equipment maintenance and revisions to Plan of Care
Picks up and cleans RT equipment as needed
Assists in resolving RT equipment problems under emergency conditions when appropriate
Assumes on-call responsibilities in accordance with Company policy
Completes appropriate documentation of client visits, including reports as needed to physicians with regard to client/patient clinical progress
Performs routine preventive maintenance and simple repairs on RT equipment as required; arranges for repair by manufacturer when necessary
Reports RT equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in compliance with Company policy
Participates in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies
Participates in the Company’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator
Participates in Company committees when requested
Pursues continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities 
Performs PFT testing requested by Visiting Physicians Association
Performs RT evaluations for patients request by Visiting Physicians Association
Leads, mentors, trains, and provides oversight of PRN RTs
Attends weekly VPA provider meetings as a RT liaison
Participation of DME respiratory in-services
Performs other duties as assigned by Senior VP 

Skills

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Certified and/or Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licensed by the State
Valid driver’s license
High School Diploma or equivalent
Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

One year of home medical equipment experience

Notes

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
Required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus


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