Respiratory Therapist

About This Role

The Respiratory Therapist assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs, providing personalized, long-term care beyond traditional settings. This role involves instructing patients and caregivers on equipment use and respiratory care procedures, performing clinical assessments, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
• Ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs
• Be responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
• Perform on-call duties as needed
• Provide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation
• Be responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
• Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care
• Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy
• Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy
• Current CPR Certification
• All applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice
• 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 handheld device
• Microsoft Office programs
• Basic printing/faxing/scanning skills
• English language skills

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