Respiratory Therapist at Owens & Minor

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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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
Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Current RCP license in the state of practice (or states covered) if required by the state
Current CPR Certification
All applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice
Meets company minimum standard of Background Check
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to multi-task effectively
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and electronically
Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program
Ability to use electronic hand held device, Microsoft Office programs, basic printing/faxing/scanning
English language skills (reading, writing, verbal)
Preferred: At least one year related experience
Preferred: Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal)

Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures; ensures they can effectively operate and maintain equipment
Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs
Conducts routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
Performs on-call duties as needed
Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including 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 patient records containing pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation
Performs 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