Respiratory Therapist / Nurse (PRN) - #1405823

About Rotech

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators,

oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, diabetic solutions

and home medical equipment. We help patients lead a more comfortable and

productive life by keeping them engaged in their care and empowering them to

manage their health and treatment at home. Rotech provides high quality

medical products, services and outstanding customer care through hundreds of

locations across 45 states. For additional information, visit our company

homepage Rotech.com

Summary

Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified Respiratory 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 Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

To Perform These Essential Functions.

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

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 investigation (company-wide)

Drug screen (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., 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... For full

info follow application link.

Employer

Females,

and

Individuals

with Disabilities

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,