HME Respiratory Therapist PRN

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Responsible for assembly, delivery, and instructions in the use of respiratory equipment and supplies. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians and health care providers to coordinate services, improve quality of care, establish and document goals and outcomes of care. Complete setup and continuing education of respiratory care modalities, including O2, CPAP and ventilators. Provides support to other staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: 

MD:   Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians 

OH:   Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine 

PA:   Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine 

WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care 

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)   

1. ACLS 

2. PALS 

3. NRP 

4. STABLE 

5. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Registered Respiratory Therapist 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates daily scheduling with other Respiratory Therapists (if applicable) and Customer Service Representative staff. Effectively schedules patients to maximize use of time. Schedules home visits when needed to have a minimal impact on time in the office.

2. Performs appropriate setup of oxygen, humidity therapy, Non-invasive mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BIPAP, apnea monitors and other respiratory care in accordance with established policy, procedure and physician.

3. Monitors and follows up on PAP compliance.  Communicates effectively with patient and provider when non-compliant and offers support to help patient become compliant in usage.

4. Contact new oxygen patients within 30 days of set-up following established protocol to verify patient understands use of equipment.

5. Performs required follow-up on all vent patients and maintains file on each ventilator.

6. Timely process orders for overnight pulse ox testing. Prep units for patient pick up. Provides follow-up with physician if results indicate need to oxygen therapy.

7. Oversee and provides timely processing of Connect re-supply orders. Verifies insurance and shipping address. Forwards to shipper and WIP sales orders timely for confirmation.

8. Explain insurance coverage guidelines with customer/referral sources and arrange payment of non-covered items.

9. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as they apply to Home Care setting.

10. Accepts on-call, When on-call, responds to calls promptly and efficiently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here 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 functions.

1. Medium to heavy physical demand (50-100lbs).

2. Frequent hand washing required.

3. Frequent standing, walking. Occasional sitting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and weather.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Mental activities; high level of cognitive functioning with medical, biological, musculoskeletal knowledge, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

2. Ability to communicate verbally with patients, caregivers and staff. 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center:

381 GHC DME Martinsburg

Address:

179 East Burr BoulevardKearneysvilleWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.