About the role
Pay: $34.00 to $37.00 per hour
Description
Position Overview:
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for the delivery, set-up and training of patients of respiratory equipment and provide quality patient services. RT will represent the company in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with the clients and patients.
Essential Job Functions:
Deliver and set-up respiratory equipment/services. Equipment includes but is not limited to: CPAP, BIPAP, suction unit, apnea monitor and ventilator.
Demonstrate equipment and give proper training to patient/caregiver.
Pick up equipment when use is disconnected.
Clean and test equipment to make patient-ready.
Answer patient phone calls and follow-up with patients, administrators, and physicians
Assist warehouse team as needed.
Pull supplies for mail delivery.
Schedule appointments with patients
Troubleshoot equipment as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Must participate in mandatory on-call and call-back program to respond to emergencies
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered Respiratory Therapist license
2+ years experience as a Respiratory Care practitioner
Excellent organization, follow-up skills, and the ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate in an empathetic manner
Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully, both orally and in writing.
Basic Insurance/ contract understanding
Ability to read and understand sleep study reports
Self-starter, motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner
Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations
Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.
Environment
Office, nursing facility or hospital setting.
Physical
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including the use of a computer keyboard; exert required physical effort to perform moderate to heavy physical work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Strength Aspects:
Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with
Body Position and Flexibility Elements:
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Frequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24” above the floor.
Vision
See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.