Respiratory Therapist at Owens & Minor

Roselle, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Home HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy
Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy (required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits)
Meets company minimum standard of Background Check

Responsibilities

Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment
Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
May need to perform on-call duties as needed
Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
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 on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
Consults with referring physician 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

Pulse OximetrySpirometryOxygen TherapyNebulization TherapyApnea MonitoringSuctioningCPAPVentilationPatient EducationData EntryVital Signs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Respiratory Therapist position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What is the salary for this Respiratory Therapist role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications are required for the Respiratory Therapist position?

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy, possess a valid and current driver’s license with auto insurance per Apria policy, and meet the company’s minimum standard for background check. The role requires driving a personal vehicle for patient home visits.

What is the company culture like at Apria Healthcare?

Apria Healthcare focuses on improving the quality of life for patients at home through empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate care, with a large team of 22,000 teammates providing home respiratory services across US facilities.

How do I apply for the Respiratory Therapist position?

Application instructions are not specified in the job description; please refer to Apria Healthcare’s website for application details.