Respiratory Therapist / Nurse (PRN)

at CARE MEDICAL SUPPLIES DBA Rotech Healthcare Inc. in MolineMoline, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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
Overview and Responsibilities

Summary
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.
Patient radius of >200 miles. Primary responsibilities will be VA & STD CPAP/vent set ups and vent maintenances, with some Gaps in Care or COPD Bridge opportunities.
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... For full info follow application link.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans 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, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.