Respiratory Therapist - Hilo - Apria

Description

About the Job

As a respiratory therapist at Apria Healthcare, you will play a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients at home. Our team is looking for empathetic and compassionate individuals who can provide excellent care and support to our patients.

Job Summary: Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
• Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• May assist with RT Telehealth duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Meets company minimum standard of Background Check.
• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
• At least one year related experience is preferred.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Hold a current CPR Certification.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Salary Information:

$35.00 - $43.21 per hour

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.