Respiratory Clinician at Owens & Minor

Lakeland, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited clinical program
At least one-year related experience
Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy
May be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits
Active Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice and all states that the location covers
Current CPR Certification
All applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice
Successful completion of Apria’s respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program
Customer/Patient-Focused: Start with the customer/patient and work backwards, understanding objectives and tying activities to them
Action-Oriented: Self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities with minimal supervision
Collaborative: Enjoys teamwork and works well across functions and groups
Effective Communicator: Writes and speaks clearly, concisely, with partnership, informing and inspiring transparently
Energetic & Passionate: Deep passion and energy for health and well-being

Responsibilities

Provides equipment and instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of respiratory equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain respiratory equipment
Performs physician-ordered assessments and tests such as oxygen titrations using a pulse oximeter
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
May perform on-call duties as needed
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation
Responsible for accurate data entry
Consults with physician and other Apria healthcare team members regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care
Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
Assists with patient scheduling as needed
Performs other duties as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Respiratory CarePulse OximetryOxygen TitrationPatient EducationEquipment MaintenanceData EntryPatient AssessmentPhysician Consultation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for the Respiratory Clinician role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and licenses are required for this role?

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited clinical program with at least one year of related experience, hold an active RN, LPN, or LVN license in the state of practice, have a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and current CPR certification.

What is the company culture like at Apria Healthcare?

Apria Healthcare seeks empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people to improve the quality of life for patients at home, emphasizing patient-focused care in a leading healthcare services environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Respiratory Clinician position?

A strong candidate will have a customer/patient-focused approach, starting with the patient and working backwards while investing time and energy, along with completing Apria’s respiratory therapy orientation and competency program.