Respiratory Therapist - Sacramento, United States - My Best Homecare

Description

My Best Homecare (MBHC) is a growing independent respiratory DME provider. MBHC has an excellent reputation and is well regarded as a complex respiratory DME provider in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area for almost 2 decades. Currently, we have the following permanent full-time position available for our Sacramento location: Respiratory Therapist. As My Best Homecare respiratory therapist, you will have the opportunity to focus on truly making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join us for a rewarding career helping to improve our patients' quality of life at home.
Job Description:

• Provides set-up of respiratory equipment per physician order, including but not limited to portable ventilation, CPAP/Bi-Level, oxygen therapy, airway clearance devices, and other monitoring devices.
• Provides instructions to the patient and/or his/her caregivers on the use of home respiratory equipment and respiratory therapy procedures.
• Ensures that the patient and/or his/her caregivers are competent in the use and maintenance of the prescribed respiratory equipment.
• Provides routine patient follow-ups via phone or home visits based on patient needs.
• Shares on-call responsibility and responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis.
• Responsible for patient safety quality control including proper documentation per My Best Homecare policies, including preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Performs inspection and testing of equipment for proper operations prior to delivery.
• Consult with referring physicians and home health nurses regarding patient care and patient safety.
• Acts as a clinical point of contact in facilitating and ensuring safe patient home discharge.
• Presents a positive and professional image during all interactions with patients and referral sources.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions to ensure competencies in the operations of the various types of respiratory equipment provided by My Best Homecare.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a valid and current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license with strong consideration for individuals holding RRT certification.
• Possesses a clean driving record, a valid and current California driver's license and the ability to drive long distances to see patients.
• Possesses a can-do attitude and willingness to help other fellow human beings.
• Ethical and compassionate.

Benefits at a glance:

• Industry-leading pay.
• Company vehicles are provided for work-related travel.
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K and pension plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Holiday pay.
• Opportunities for advancement.

My Best Homecare is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including Paid Time Off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision insurance with opportunities for career advancement.

About My Best Homecare:

My Best Homecare is a premier complex respiratory care provider for home medical equipment. Our sole mission is to provide the best available home respiratory medical equipment, service, and support for patients living at home.