Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Description

SUMMARY: To provide and coordinate respiratory care services under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Observing, assessing, and monitoring response of individuals to limited respiratory services. 
• Development, implementation, and modification of respiratory treatment plans based on clinical pathways, referrals, and written, verbal, or telecommunicated orders of a physician; application, operation, and management of PAP therapy
• Non-clinical support of oxygen, suction, and basic tracheostomy setup with no oxygen.
• Must be able to read and interpret insurance documents, medical records and written orders.
• Must be able to chart in detail, both written and in applicable database, ongoing patient care.
• Coordinates and performs PAP set-ups, mask refits, pressure changes, and assist with patient owned equipment repair processing.
• Must be able to do basic respiratory procedures. This includes cpap, bipap, basic trach with no oxygen. This position will not do specialized or high tech equipment as determined by management.
• Provides appropriate deliveries, set-up, and instruction as assigned to respiratory customers.  
• Provides plan of service / plan of treatment services to evaluate, assess and meet the customer’s needs, goals and requirements and / or appropriateness of service / therapy.
• Assists the Medical Equipment Technicians with oxygen concentrator maintenance service as needed.
• Coordinates and performs quality assurance and maintenance services on respiratory therapy items as described in the maintenance reference manuals.
• Delivers and instructs customer and / or caregivers on the proper and safe use of oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, cylinder oxygen systems and respiratory items.
• Instructs customers and / or care givers on infection control procedures and are in compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Coordinates and/or completes all equipment maintenance management records as required by the company.
• Coordinates and assists with obtaining all prescriptions and / or Certificate of Medical Necessity forms required for internal and external policies and regulations and for billing to insurance companies.  
• Gather any needed customer or insurance information as required.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork i.e. Plan of Care, order invoices, and maintains computer data base as needed.
• Performs Service calls as needed including assisting Medical Equipment Technicians with other DME deliveries when needed.
• Provides customer service support as needed to address patient calls, questions, or orders including triaging of trouble calls or equipment failures.
• Available for 24 hours on-call assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a personal vehicle in good working condition in order to perform home visits.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). A medical related degree is preferred.
• One year of durable medical equipment, hospital or other relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance with a good driving record. Must be able to pass a background check. 

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Good data entry skills
• Proficiency with computers, with strong typing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Language Skills

Proficient English (verbal, written)

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using a calculator.

Analytical & Problem Solving Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Will be required to drive in all four seasons. All employees are required to work in a safe manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment 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.

Working in an office environment and customer homes as needed.

TRAINING

Orientation and selected courses must be completed in the designated time frame. Must complete company competencies on an annual basis. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

None

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.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. This document is not to be construed as an employment contract of any kind.