About Rotech
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At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we're more than a medical equipment provider-we're a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader inventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.
With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivershigh-quality products,exceptional service, andcompassionate supportthat helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.
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Overview and Responsibilities
Summary
We are seeking qualifiedRespiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN)to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You'll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating your findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.
PRN positions (Per Diem/ Paid Per Set-Up):As a Rotech employee you would be able to create your own schedule by accepting the number of set-ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set-up which ranges from$5.00 - $100.00 per service.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)
Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
Provides in-home visits to patients per Rotech's policy and procedure
Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)
Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:
Respiratory equipment use and maintenance
Physician's prescription for equipment
Importance of compliance with physician's prescription
Benefits of therapy
Potential consequences of noncompliance
Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
Invasive Ventilator
Noninvasive Ventilator
Infant Monitors
Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
Invasive Ventilator
Noninvasive Ventilator
Infant Monitors
Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech's policies and procedures
Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech's policy
Adjusting ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures
Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
Performs other duties as required by state licensure law
Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager
Qualifications
Employment is contingent on
Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
Required Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
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Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.
